Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 97 Calais St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 987 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.16-3-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.16-3-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 987 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 987 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10890400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 CALAIS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 263.57 S MINERAL SP EXC PART IN W SENECA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
97 Calais St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 CALAIS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10918 / 8091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Calais St was $532 with a homeowner's exemption, down 62.8% 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 | $532.00 (-62.8%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,430.00 (+29.53%) | $161,000 (+136.76%) Land $16,000 Building $145,000 | $161,000 (+45.61%) Land $16,000 Building $145,000 |
| 2024 | $1,104.00 (+212.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $61,000 | $110,569 (+13.82%) Land $11,382 Building $99,187 |
| 2023 | $353.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,000 Land $7,000 Building $61,000 | $97,143 Land $10,000 Building $87,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Calais St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 51 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 51 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 97 Calais 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 361 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed.
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