Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 253 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,049 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.61-4-13 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.61-4-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 34.8 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 324 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0061000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 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 | 381 W ELMWOOD AVE 1282 66 34.78X 112 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
253 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Shepard Ave was $7,049 with exemptions applied, up 98.3% 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 | $7,049.00 (+98.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,554.00 (+265.26%) | $42,500 (-) Land $5,900 Building $36,600 | $202,400 (+9.53%) Land $28,098 Building $174,302 |
| 2024 | $973.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $42,500 (-) Land $5,900 Building $36,600 | $184,783 (+4.34%) Land $25,652 Building $159,131 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $42,500 Land $5,900 Building $36,600 | $177,100 Land $24,586 Building $152,514 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 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 253 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures