Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 78 Wheelock St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,390 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $406 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.27-4-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.27-4-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,390 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10135200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 WHEELOCK ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-3333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 24O. S GRISWOLD |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16700 |
78 Wheelock St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2132 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| May 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HEIDI O OKONIEWSKI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202220751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11395 / 5072 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112930906 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 WHEELOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3333 |
| Document Number | 0113955072 |
| Book / Page | 11395 / 5072 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022020751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 78 WHEELOCK ST, 78, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3333 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2132 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 78 WHEELOCK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3333 |
| Document Number | 0113600334 |
| Book / Page | 011360 / 000334 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $35.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 527 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142151203, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 139386142 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013938/006142 |
| Name | HEIDI O OKONIEWSKI |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 JENNY LN, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-2456 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | May 5, 2022 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Wheelock St was $406, down 65% 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 | $406.00 (-65%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,160.00 (+11.65%) | $123,000 (+92.19%) Land $14,000 Building $109,000 | $123,000 (+18.2%) Land $14,000 Building $109,000 |
| 2024 | $1,039.00 (+212.95%) | $64,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $58,000 | $104,065 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $94,309 |
| 2023 | $332.00 | $64,000 Land $6,000 Building $58,000 | $91,429 Land $8,571 Building $82,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Wheelock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims 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 | 4 (1979–1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 78 Wheelock 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 690 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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