Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 228 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,108 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-0495000 |
| Primary APN | 031-0495000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 352 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 031-0495000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1761 SL 12 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
228 Ellen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2000.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20001191 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10970 / 461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Ellen Dr was $6,108 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% 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 | $6,108.00 (+1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,042.00 (+3.74%) | $191,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $176,000 | $254,667 (+6.67%) Land $20,000 Building $234,667 |
| 2024 | $5,824.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $176,000 | $238,750 (+13.75%) Land $18,750 Building $220,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $191,000 Land $15,000 Building $176,000 | $209,890 Land $16,484 Building $193,406 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 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.
Wildfire risk around 228 Ellen Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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