Niagara County and Lockport City property record for 561 Walnut St, Lockport, NY 14094
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,718 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-7581.000 |
| Primary APN | 8-7581.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 723 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 707 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 35.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8-7581.000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 561 WALNUT ST |
| City | LOCKPORT |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14094-3126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | IRREG LOT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | NIAGARA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LOCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 23902 |
561 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Niagara County and Lockport City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 WALNUT ST, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-3126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 561 Walnut St was $3,718 with a homeowner's exemption, up 21.9% from the year before.
Source: Niagara County and Lockport City assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara County |
| Municipality | Lockport City |
| Unified School District | Lockport City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,718.00 (+21.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,049.00 | $140,000 Land $6,000 Building $134,000 | $140,000 Land $6,000 Building $134,000 |
| 2023 | $124,000 Land $6,000 Building $118,000 | $124,000 Land $6,000 Building $118,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1991–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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 risk around 561 Walnut 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LOCKPORT CITY WTP serves 21,165 people · EPA ID NY3100564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 680 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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