Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 51 Walnut St, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,415 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.83-6-8 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.83-6-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,850 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1192 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 WALNUT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | L 93 BETHLEHEM PARK MC 1318 B8-25 W 35 X 11O |
| Legal Subdivision | AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS OF BETHLEHEM PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 WALNUT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111299080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,415.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $72,100 (-) Land $4,000 Building $68,100 | $112,656 (+23.39%) Land $6,250 Building $106,406 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,100 (-) Land $4,000 Building $68,100 | $91,300 (+13.98%) Land $5,065 Building $86,235 |
| 2022 | $72,100 Land $4,000 Building $68,100 | $80,100 Land $4,444 Building $75,656 | |
| 2021 | $444.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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