Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 178 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,358 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 80.20-6-1 |
| Primary APN | 143089 80.20-6-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 18 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 031-0484000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | E COR UNION RD MC 1761 SL 1/2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
178 Ellen Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 ELLEN DR, RIGHT, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Ellen Dr was $5,358 with exemptions applied, down 3.7% 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-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,358.00 (-3.65%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,561.00 (+22.49%) | $188,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $171,000 | $250,667 (+6.67%) Land $22,667 Building $228,000 |
| 2024 | $4,540.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $188,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $171,000 | $235,000 (+13.75%) Land $21,250 Building $213,750 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $188,000 Land $17,000 Building $171,000 | $206,593 Land $18,681 Building $187,912 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Ellen Dr 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.
The area around 178 Ellen Dr 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 399 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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