Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 253 Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 18,984 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.485 acres (21,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $900 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.44-1-1.11 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.44-1-1.11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 18,984 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 3,569 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,569 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 21,090 sqft (0.485 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 185 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 347 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 RIDGE RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1222 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
253 Ridge Rd, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2012.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 JEWETT AVE, 150, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2442 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012159512 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11226 / 3259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Ridge Rd was $900 with an additional exemption.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $900.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2025 | $768,000 Land $34,800 Building $733,200 | $1,200,000 Land $54,375 Building $1,145,625 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $768,000 (-) Land $34,800 Building $733,200 | $972,200 (+13.93%) Land $44,053 Building $928,147 |
| 2022 | $768,000 Land $34,800 Building $733,200 | $853,300 Land $38,665 Building $814,635 | |
| 2021 | $1,803.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 253 Ridge Rd 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 | 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 409 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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