Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 559 Monroe St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,800 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $363 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.26-4-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.26-4-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 686 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,270 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02455500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 MONROE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 166.5O S BROWN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
559 Monroe St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 424, BUFFALO, NY 14212-0424 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006275469 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11123 / 1695 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112858009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 559 Monroe St was $363, down 57% from the year before.
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 | $363.00 (-57.04%) | ||
| 2025 | $845.00 (+126.54%) | $110,000 (+378.26%) Land $5,000 Building $105,000 | $110,000 (+194.13%) Land $5,000 Building $105,000 |
| 2024 | $373.00 (+213.45%) | $23,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $21,000 | $37,398 (+13.82%) Land $3,252 Building $34,146 |
| 2023 | $119.00 | $23,000 Land $2,000 Building $21,000 | $32,857 Land $2,857 Building $30,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 559 Monroe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 559 Monroe St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 598 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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