Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 1488 Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 956 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,311 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-470-000 |
| Primary APN | 19-470-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 956 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 956 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,840 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96.4 ft deep x 40.1 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19-470-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1488 RIDGE RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 12001 |
1488 Ridge Rd is held in a trust since April 2012.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 MEADOW DR, WEBSTER, NY 14580-3456 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112011111909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11203 / 8150 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112243970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1488 Ridge Rd was $3,311, up 90.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,311.00 (+90.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,734.00 (-46.42%) | $32,000 (-) Land $4,800 Building $27,200 | $133,300 (+4.14%) Land $19,995 Building $113,305 |
| 2024 | $3,236.00 | $32,000 (-) Land $4,800 Building $27,200 | $128,000 (+4%) Land $19,200 Building $108,800 |
| 2023 | $32,000 Land $4,800 Building $27,200 | $123,077 Land $18,462 Building $104,615 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1488 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 3 (1979–1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · 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 1488 Ridge Rd 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 | 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 397 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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