Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 21 Vera Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,705 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,883 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-0445000 |
| Primary APN | 013-0445000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,705 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,201 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 013-0445000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 VERA AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 732-1040 PTS SL 54/55/ |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
21 Vera Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 VERA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14225-3944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10923 / 2514 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 21 VERA AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-3944 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 VERA AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-3944 |
| Document Number | 0140443278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14044/3278 |
| Instrument | 2022051618 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Vera Ave was $5,883 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.2% 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 Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,883.00 (+98.21%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,968.00 (-38.9%) | $143,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $133,000 | $190,667 (+6.67%) Land $13,333 Building $177,334 |
| 2024 | $4,858.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $133,000 | $178,750 (+13.75%) Land $12,500 Building $166,250 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $143,000 Land $10,000 Building $133,000 | $157,143 Land $10,989 Building $146,154 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Vera Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · 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 21 Vera 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 |
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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 1,037 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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