Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 256 Beale Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,814 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-0303000 |
| Primary APN | 017-0303000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 017-0303000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 BEALE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1712 SL 67 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
256 Beale Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BEALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14225-2120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015137572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11282 / 1167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,814.00 (+102.35%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,379.00 (-48.29%) | $133,000 (-) Land $15,700 Building $117,300 | $177,333 (+6.67%) Land $20,933 Building $156,400 |
| 2024 | $4,601.00 | $133,000 (-) Land $15,700 Building $117,300 | $166,250 (+13.75%) Land $19,625 Building $146,625 |
| 2023 | $133,000 Land $15,700 Building $117,300 | $146,154 Land $17,253 Building $128,901 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Beale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · 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.
The area around 256 Beale 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 | 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 306 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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