Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 239 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,248 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.61-4-17 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.61-4-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0057000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 241 W ELMWOOD AVE 1321 63B 35 X 112 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
239 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11049 / 958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 Shepard Ave was $7,248 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.4% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Tonawanda Town |
| Municipality | Kenmore Village |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,248.00 (+98.36%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,654.00 (+265.03%) | $43,700 (-) Land $6,100 Building $37,600 | $208,100 (+9.53%) Land $29,048 Building $179,052 |
| 2024 | $1,001.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,700 (-) Land $6,100 Building $37,600 | $190,000 (+4.34%) Land $26,522 Building $163,478 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $43,700 Land $6,100 Building $37,600 | $182,100 Land $25,419 Building $156,681 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Shepard Ave 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 239 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 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 | KENMORE VILLAGE serves 15,423 people · EPA ID NY1410142 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 865 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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