Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 8 Lilac St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,900 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $191 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.78-1-20.2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.78-1-20.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,600 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 40.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10584900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 LILAC ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 49.64 N GOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 110 |
8 Lilac St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 LILAC ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005761 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11090 / 1959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Lilac St was $191 with exemptions applied, down 66.3% 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 | $191.00 (-66.25%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $566.00 (+13.2%) | $136,000 (+97.1%) Land $10,000 Building $126,000 | $136,000 (+21.22%) Land $10,000 Building $126,000 |
| 2024 | $500.00 (+228.95%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $69,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $63,000 | $112,195 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $102,439 |
| 2023 | $152.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $69,000 Land $6,000 Building $63,000 | $98,571 Land $8,571 Building $90,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Lilac St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2008 · river or lake flooding |
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 8 Lilac 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 |
|---|
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 762 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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