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523 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 523 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$5,650 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$20 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale
Feb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 122.27-3-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 122.27-3-11
Alternative APNs
  • 02001222700003011000
  • 00099200

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,477 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,238 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area239 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions89.9 ft deep x 35 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number00099200
Street Address523 SMITH ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14210-1207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description7O.37 S CORNELIA 64 NW 25 FT REAR
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number11.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract16300

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1326 81ST ST, BASEME, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-3006
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO
Feb 16, 2017Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 16, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202336677
Deed Book / Page11414 / 5675
Prior Transfer DateJan 15, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0112594990
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 2, 2023
Property Address523 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1207
Document Number0114145675
Book / Page11414 / 5675
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2023
Instrument2023036677
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2023
Title CompanyREPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$24.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8716 16TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11432

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address523 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1207

February 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateFeb 16, 2017
Property Address523 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1207
Document Number0113094649
Book / Page011309 / 004649
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8716 166TH ST JAMAICA NY 114323634, JAMAICA, NY 11432-3634

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$20.00 (-61.54%)
2025$52.00 (+48.57%)$6,100 (+177.27%) Land $6,100$6,100 (+70.53%) Land $6,100
2024$35.00 (+218.18%)$2,200 (-) Land $2,200$3,577 (+13.81%) Land $3,577
2023$11.00$2,200 (-) Land $2,200$3,143 (+12.25%) Land $3,143
2022$2,200 Land $2,200$2,800 Land $2,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1982)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1982 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

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