Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 557 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,929 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $855 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.83-1-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.83-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 406 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,929 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11500200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2867 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 848.45 E ABBOTT RD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
557 Downing St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2009 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200958089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11158 / 2672 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Downing St was $855 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $855.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $259,000 (+64.97%) Land $42,000 Building $217,000 | $259,000 (+1.46%) Land $42,000 Building $217,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,550.00 (+212.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $135,900 | $255,285 (+13.82%) Land $34,309 Building $220,976 |
| 2023 | $815.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,000 Land $21,100 Building $135,900 | $224,286 Land $30,143 Building $194,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Downing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 557 Downing St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 746 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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