Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 240 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,955 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,696 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.69-1-17 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.69-1-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,955 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0155000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 565 E WILBER AVE 1321 51 35 X 112.58 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
240 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024191987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11438 / 3301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Shepard Ave was $7,696, up 578.1% 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 | $7,696.00 (+578.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,135.00 (+6.77%) | $46,400 (-) Land $6,100 Building $40,300 | $221,000 (+9.55%) Land $29,054 Building $191,946 |
| 2024 | $1,063.00 | $46,400 (-) Land $6,100 Building $40,300 | $201,739 (+4.37%) Land $26,522 Building $175,217 |
| 2023 | $46,400 Land $6,100 Building $40,300 | $193,300 Land $25,412 Building $167,888 |
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.
FEMA maps place 240 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 240 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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