Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 137 Messer Ave, Depew, NY 14043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,303 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,375 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-0151030 |
| Primary APN | 003-0151030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,303 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,303 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003-0151030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 MESSER AVE |
| City | DEPEW |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14043-4431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | 255' S OF COMO PK BLVD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10804 |
137 Messer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 MESSER AVE, DEPEW, NY 14043-4431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202373534 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11416 / 6345 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114509109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 137 MESSER AVE, DEPEW, NY 14043-4431 |
| Document Number | 0114509109 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 9109 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025173306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 MESSER AVE, DEPEW, NY 14043-4431 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 MESSER AVE, DEPEW, NY 14043-4431 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Messer Ave was $9,375, up 87.1% 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 | Depew Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,375.00 (+87.09%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,011.00 (-42.42%) | $280,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $242,500 | $373,333 (+6.67%) Land $50,000 Building $323,333 |
| 2024 | $8,702.00 | $280,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $242,500 | $350,000 (+13.75%) Land $46,875 Building $303,125 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $280,000 Land $37,500 Building $242,500 | $307,692 Land $41,209 Building $266,483 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Messer Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 137 Messer Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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 199 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 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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