Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 261 Cass Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,014 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-0403000 |
| Primary APN | 010-0403000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 010-0403000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 CASS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 472 SL 85 86 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
261 Cass Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 CASS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF A |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022198850 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11409 / 3387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 261 CASS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0114100549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11410/549 |
| Instrument | 2022208950 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF A |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ROXBURY, MA 02119 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 CASS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1955 |
| Document Number | 0114093387 |
| Book / Page | 11409 / 3387 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022198850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $940.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2397 THREE ROD RD, EAST AURORA, NY 14052-9535 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 CASS AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14206-1955 |
| Document Number | 0140715863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14071/5863 |
| Instrument | 2022198851 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Cass Ave was $7,014, up 101.3% 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-Sloan Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,014.00 (+101.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,484.00 (-48.19%) | $177,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $163,000 | $236,000 (+6.67%) Land $18,667 Building $217,333 |
| 2024 | $6,725.00 | $177,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $163,000 | $221,250 (+13.75%) Land $17,500 Building $203,750 |
| 2023 | $177,000 Land $14,000 Building $163,000 | $194,505 Land $15,385 Building $179,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Cass 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 261 Cass 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 693 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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