Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Argus St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $393 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 77.32-5-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 77.32-5-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,030 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 802 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Width | 29.5 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04919200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 ARGUS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 12O. NW ROESCH 118.86 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 5801 |
96 Argus St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 ELK ST, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1734 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022239790 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11412 / 2964 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 96 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1230 |
| Document Number | 0114122964 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 2964 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022239790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $464.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 N PEARL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-1412 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1230 |
| Document Number | 0140787235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14078/7235 |
| Instrument | 2022239791 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 96 ARGUS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1230 |
| Document Number | 0113261981 |
| Book / Page | 011326 / 001981 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6 N PEARL ST BUFFALO NY 142021412, BUFFALO, NY 14202-1412 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Argus St was $393, down 67.3% 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 | $393.00 (-67.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,201.00 (-2.67%) | $119,000 (+56.58%) Land $8,000 Building $111,000 | $119,000 (-3.7%) Land $8,000 Building $111,000 |
| 2024 | $1,234.00 (+213.2%) | $76,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $71,000 | $123,577 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $115,447 |
| 2023 | $394.00 | $76,000 Land $5,000 Building $71,000 | $108,571 Land $7,143 Building $101,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Argus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 96 Argus 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 1,227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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