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561 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 561 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 997 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,929 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$95,000 (Jun 2009)
Tax Bill$832 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 133.83-1-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 133.83-1-2
Alternative APNs
  • 02001338300001002000
  • 11500300

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area997 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area997 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,929 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions169 ft deep x 41 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area460 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number11500300
Street Address561 DOWNING ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14220-2867
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description889.45 E ABBOTT RD
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2.000
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address561 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20092009129853
Deed Book / Page11164 / 8324
Last Transfer DateAug 6, 2026
Transfer Doc0000155268
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 21, 2026
Property Address561 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867
Document Number0000155268
Book / Page11465 / 2315
Instrument DateAug 6, 2026
Instrument2026155268
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address561 DOWNING ST, 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$832.00 (-64.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$2,331.00 (+16.67%)$252,000 (+104.88%) Land $42,000 Building $210,000$252,000 (+26%) Land $42,000 Building $210,000
2024$1,998.00 (+212.68%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$123,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $101,900$200,000 (+13.82%) Land $34,309 Building $165,691
2023$639.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$123,000 Land $21,100 Building $101,900$175,714 Land $30,143 Building $145,571

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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