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181 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 Property Records

Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 181 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,465 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$261,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$7,745 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN207-0048000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN207-0048000
Alternative APNs
  • 64010666100003023000
  • 146401 66.61-3-23

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,796 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area915 sqft
2nd Floor Area881 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area3,465 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 32.5 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area289 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number207-0048000
Street Address181 SHEPARD AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14217-1952
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code02 - SINGL
Legal Description1767 W DELAWARE AVE 667 PTS 56 57 32.5 X 105
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number23.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionTONAWANDA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract8700

Owner

181 Shepard Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address472 MONTROSE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2622
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 10, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20252025005588
Deed Book / Page11440 / 9623
Prior Transfer DateNov 9, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0113372121
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 13, 2018
Property Address181 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1952
Document Number0113372121
Book / Page011337 / 002121
Instrument DateNov 9, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address223 GRIMSBY RD TONAWANDA NY 142231918, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-1918

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Shepard Ave was $7,745, up 577.6% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionTonawanda Town
MunicipalityKenmore Village
Unified School DistrictKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,745.00 (+577.6%)
2025$1,143.00 (+6.82%)$46,700 (-) Land $5,400 Building $41,300$222,400 (+9.53%) Land $25,716 Building $196,684
2024$1,070.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$46,700 (-) Land $5,400 Building $41,300$203,043 (+4.34%) Land $23,478 Building $179,565
2023Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$46,700 Land $5,400 Building $41,300$194,600 Land $22,502 Building $172,098

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 181 Shepard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

The area around 181 Shepard 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKENMORE VILLAGE
serves 15,423 people · EPA ID NY1410142
Water SourcePurchased surface water from TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT.
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Frontier.

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