98 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 98 Watson St, Buffalo, NY 14206

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.074 acres (3,210 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$500 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$32 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2019 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 111.66-10-24`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 111.66-10-24`
Alternative APNs	`02001116600010024000` `03064600`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,210 sqft (0.074 acres)
Lot Dimensions	107 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	03064600
Street Address	98 WATSON ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14206-1532
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	N-4-30
Legal Description	213.5O S HOWARD
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	24.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	1500

Owner

98 Watson St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2019.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	937 BROADWAY ST, 208, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1267
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201934950
Deed Book / Page	11341 / 2377
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 20, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0113412377
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Feb 21, 2019
Property Address	98 WATSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1532
Document Number	0000034950
Book / Page	011341 / 002377
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2019
Instrument	34950
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 11, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.50
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	37 BROADWAY ST #208 BUFFALO NY 14203, 208, BUFFALO, NY 14203

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Watson St was $32, down 56.8% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$32.00 (-56.76%)
2025	$74.00 (+111.43%)	$9,600 (+336.36%) Land $9,600	$9,600 (+168.38%) Land $9,600
2024	$35.00 (+218.18%)	$2,200 (-) Land $2,200	$3,577 (+13.81%) Land $3,577
2023	$11.00	$2,200 Land $2,200	$3,143 Land $3,143

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 98 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

The area around 98 Watson 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 321 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	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30