Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 249 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,100 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,613 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.61-4-14 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.61-4-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,808 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0060000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 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 | 346 W ELMWOOD AVE 1321 65 34 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
249 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201233162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11217 / 2799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 249 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138578685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13857/8685 |
| Instrument | 2018109160 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Shepard Ave was $7,613 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 | $7,613.00 (+98.36%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,838.00 (+265.18%) | $45,900 (-) Land $5,900 Building $40,000 | $218,600 (+9.54%) Land $28,099 Building $190,501 |
| 2024 | $1,051.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,900 (-) Land $5,900 Building $40,000 | $199,565 (+4.32%) Land $25,652 Building $173,913 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $45,900 Land $5,900 Building $40,000 | $191,300 Land $24,590 Building $166,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 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 249 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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