Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 996 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,990 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $244 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.51-3-15.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.51-3-15.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03016550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 996 SMITH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 210. N PECKHAM |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
996 Smith St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20007140339 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10968 / 9145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111358704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 996 Smith St was $244 with exemptions applied, down 59.7% 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 | $244.00 (-59.67%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $605.00 (+101%) | $74,000 (+236.36%) Land $14,000 Building $60,000 | $74,000 (+106.87%) Land $14,000 Building $60,000 |
| 2024 | $301.00 (+428.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $18,700 | $35,772 (+13.82%) Land $5,366 Building $30,406 |
| 2023 | $57.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $22,000 Land $3,300 Building $18,700 | $31,429 Land $4,714 Building $26,715 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 996 Smith 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 996 Smith 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 581 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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