Erie County and Elma Town property record for 1641 Bowen Rd, Elma, NY 14059
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 3.8 acres (165,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,703 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144200 146.00-4-51 |
| Primary APN | 144200 146.00-4-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 165,528 sqft (3.8 acres) |
| Lot Width | 126 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 21 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 115 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 560 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1641 BOWEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELMA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14059-9550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ELMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 14101 |
1641 Bowen Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Erie County and Elma Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1641 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9550 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113884793 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1641 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9550 |
| Document Number | 0113884793 |
| Book / Page | 11388 / 4793 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021197209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1641 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9550 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1641 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9550 |
| Document Number | 0113647881 |
| Book / Page | 011364 / 007881 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 4991 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD ORCHARD PARK NY 141273203, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-3203 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1641 Bowen Rd was $4,703, up 250.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Elma Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Elma Town |
| Unified School District | Iroquois Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,703.00 (+250.19%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,343.00 (-67.18%) | $7,980 (-) Land $2,500 Building $5,480 | $306,900 (+3.84%) Land $96,147 Building $210,753 |
| 2024 | $4,092.00 | $7,980 (-) Land $2,500 Building $5,480 | $295,556 (+3.7%) Land $92,593 Building $202,963 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $7,980 Land $2,500 Building $5,480 | $285,000 Land $89,286 Building $195,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1641 Bowen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2004 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1641 Bowen Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 serves 10,287 people · EPA ID NY1420549 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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