Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 131 Vern Ln, Buffalo, NY 14227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,233 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 113.34-2-33 |
| Primary APN | 143089 113.34-2-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 588 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 039 0758000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 VERN LN |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14227-1334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 2193 SL 34/33 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
131 Vern Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town 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 | 131 VERN LN, BUFFALO, NY 14227-1334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020224286 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11371 / 8643 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 131 VERN LN, BUFFALO, NY 14227-1334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139355909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13935/5909 |
| Instrument | 2020068574 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 VERN LN, BUFFALO, NY 14227-1334 |
| Document Number | 0113718643 |
| Book / Page | 011371 / 008643 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14443 BARCLAY AVE #3RD FLUSHING NY 113551543, 3RD, FLUSHING, NY 11355-1543 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Vern Ln was $8,233, up 117.7% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Cheektowaga Town |
| Unified School District | Cheektowaga Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,233.00 (+117.75%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,781.00 (-43.24%) | $220,000 (-) Land $17,500 Building $202,500 | $293,333 (+6.67%) Land $23,333 Building $270,000 |
| 2024 | $6,661.00 | $220,000 (-) Land $17,500 Building $202,500 | $275,000 (+13.75%) Land $21,875 Building $253,125 |
| 2023 | $220,000 Land $17,500 Building $202,500 | $241,758 Land $19,231 Building $222,527 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Vern Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1980) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 131 Vern Ln 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 |
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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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 476 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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