Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 17 Elmview Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,509 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,080 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.16-2-2 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.16-2-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,509 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 503 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,490 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2893 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 ELMVIEW AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LOTS 432 & 433 GRNWOOD MC 1436 G4-11.18 80 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENWOOD TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 12501 |
17 Elmview Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 ELMVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172017247642 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11322 / 5671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17 ELMVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2908 |
| Document Number | 0113225671 |
| Book / Page | 11322 / 5671 |
| Map Reference | MAP1436 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017247642 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,080.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 WINTERGREEN PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Elmview Ave was $3,080.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,080.00 | ||
| 2025 | $126,000 Land $15,400 Building $110,600 | $196,875 Land $24,062 Building $172,813 | |
| 2023 | $126,000 (-) Land $15,400 Building $110,600 | $159,500 (+13.93%) Land $19,494 Building $140,006 | |
| 2022 | $126,000 Land $15,400 Building $110,600 | $140,000 Land $17,111 Building $122,889 | |
| 2021 | $1,208.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Elmview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 17 Elmview Ave 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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