Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 261 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,297 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.61-4-11 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.61-4-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0063000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 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 | 451 W ELMWOOD AVE 1321 68 35 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
261 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114268478 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 261 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0114268478 |
| Book / Page | 11426 / 8478 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 261 SHEPARD AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-1826 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 SHEPARD AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-1826 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Shepard Ave was $7,297 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 | $7,297.00 (+98.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,679.00 (+264.98%) | $44,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $37,900 | $209,500 (+9.51%) Land $29,044 Building $180,456 |
| 2024 | $1,008.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $44,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $37,900 | $191,304 (+4.37%) Land $26,522 Building $164,782 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 Land $6,100 Building $37,900 | $183,300 Land $25,412 Building $157,888 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 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 261 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 |
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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 |
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