998 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 998 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$70,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$284 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale Oct 2019 Foreclosure + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 111.51-3-13.1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 111.51-3-13.1`
Alternative APNs	`02001115100003013100` `03016750`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,500 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,500 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1905
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	03016750
Street Address	998 SMITH ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212-1124
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	270 N PECKHAM
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	13.100
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	1500

Owner

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	2604 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14618-2213
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Oct 28, 2019	Tax Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 28, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021146936
Deed Book / Page	11384 / 2173
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 15, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0111544177
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2021
Property Address	998 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1124
Document Number	0113842173
Book / Page	11384 / 2173
Map Reference	LB 149 PG 386
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2021
Instrument	2021146936
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$280.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2604 ELMWOOD AVE # 210, 2604, ROCHESTER, NY 14618-2213

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5651 MAIN ST # 8343, 8343, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5569
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

October 2019: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Oct 28, 2019
Property Address	998 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1124
Document Number	0113518153
Book / Page	011351 / 008153
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Oct 28, 2019
Property Address	998 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1124
Document Number	0113518075
Book / Page	011351 / 008075
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$17.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2604 ELMWOOD AVE #210 ROCHESTER NY 146182213, 210, ROCHESTER, NY 14618-2213

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$284.00 (-59.08%)
2025	$694.00 (+78.41%)	$86,000 (+258.33%) Land $14,000 Building $72,000	$86,000 (+120.38%) Land $14,000 Building $72,000
2024	$389.00 (+213.71%)	$24,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $20,700	$39,024 (+13.82%) Land $5,366 Building $33,658
2023	$124.00	$24,000 Land $3,300 Building $20,700	$34,286 Land $4,714 Building $29,572

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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 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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