Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 253 Chapel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 975 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,768 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 022-0054000 |
| Primary APN | 022-0054000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 225 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 022-0054000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 CHAPEL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-3559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 492 SL 99 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 10003 |
253 Chapel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 CHAPEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14225-3559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112673561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Chapel Ave was $4,768, down 2.5% 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 | $4,768.00 (-2.53%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,892.00 (+7.59%) | $146,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $130,000 | $194,667 (+6.67%) Land $21,333 Building $173,334 |
| 2024 | $4,547.00 | $146,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $130,000 | $182,500 (+13.75%) Land $20,000 Building $162,500 |
| 2023 | $146,000 Land $16,000 Building $130,000 | $160,440 Land $17,582 Building $142,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Chapel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims 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 | 10 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 253 Chapel Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 348 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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