253 Michael Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 253 Michael Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$201,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,509 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale Dec 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`204-0174000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`204-0174000`
Alternative APNs	`30011122800003037000` `143001 112.28-3-37`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,310 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,310 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Lot Dimensions	179 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	90 sqft
Canopy	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	204-0174000
Street Address	253 MICHAEL AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212-2117
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	02R
Legal Description	MC 1201-1275 SL 188/187/1
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	37.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	CHEEKTOWAGA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	9900

Owner

Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	253 MICHAEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2117
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 29, 2022	Deed, Transfer
Dec 29, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Mar 12, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022240130
Deed Book / Page	11412 / 3328
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2022
Property Address	253 MICHAEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2117
Document Number	0114123328
Book / Page	11412 / 3328
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2022
Instrument	2022240130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$804.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3214 MIDVALE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129-1012

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	127 SCHUELE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4037

December 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2022
Property Address	253 MICHAEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2117
Document Number	0114123324
Book / Page	11412 / 3324
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2022
Instrument	2022240129
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3214 MIDVALE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129-1012

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 12, 2020
Property Address	253 MICHAEL AVE, SLOAN, NY 14212-2117
Document Number	0113582625
Book / Page	011358 / 002625
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3214 MIDVALE AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 191291012, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129-1012

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Cheektowaga Town
Municipality	Sloan Village
Unified School District	Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,509.00 (+242.17%)
2025	$1,610.00 (-69.81%)	$148,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $132,000	$197,333 (+6.67%) Land $21,333 Building $176,000
2024	$5,333.00	$148,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $132,000	$185,000 (+13.75%) Land $20,000 Building $165,000
2023		$148,000 Land $16,000 Building $132,000	$162,637 Land $17,582 Building $145,055

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	6 (1978–1997)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 1997 · river or lake flooding

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
GoNetspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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