549 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 549 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,929 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$164,900 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$819 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Sale
Mar 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 133.82-2-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 133.82-2-8
Alternative APNs
  • 02001338200002008000
  • 11500000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,068 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,929 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions169 ft deep x 41 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number11500000
Street Address549 DOWNING ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14220-2867
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description766.45 E ABBOTT RD
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address549 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 29, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 5, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 28, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202074157
Deed Book / Page11359 / 7644
Prior Transfer DateMar 4, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0113579620
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateApr 29, 2020
Property Address549 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867
Document Number0113597644
Book / Page11359 / 7644
Map ReferenceDOC 2037
Instrument DateApr 27, 2020
Instrument2020074157
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address549 DOWNING ST, 549, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address549 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 5, 2020
Property Address549 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867
Document Number0113579620
Book / Page011357 / 009620
Instrument DateMar 4, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 15, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address549 DOWNING ST BUFFALO NY 142202867, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867

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$819.00 (-64.55%)
2025$2,310.00 (+14.7%)$248,000 (+1%) Land $42,000 Building $206,000$248,000 (+23%) Land $42,000 Building $206,000
2024$2,014.00 (+212.73%)$124,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $102,900$201,626 (+13.82%) Land $34,309 Building $167,317
2023$644.00$124,000 Land $21,100 Building $102,900$177,143 Land $30,143 Building $147,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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 746 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
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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