Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 271 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,960 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale Dec 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 81.17-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 143089 81.17-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 032-0563000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1900 SL 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
271 Ellen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SPOJNIA CU |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214529 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11372 / 4902 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113187350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 271 ELLEN DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1326 |
| Document Number | 0113724902 |
| Book / Page | 11372 / 4902 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021004529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6641 ROYAL PKWY N, 6641, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-6647 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 271 ELLEN DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1326 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 271 ELLEN DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1326 |
| Document Number | 0138427243 |
| Book / Page | 013842 / 007243 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 ELLEN DR CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142251326, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1326 |
| Document Number | 0138427243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013842/007243 |
| Name | SPOJNIA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18505 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2033 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 271 ELLEN DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1326 |
| Document Number | 0113187350 |
| Book / Page | 011318 / 007350 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 ELLEN DR CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142251326, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1326 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 271 Ellen Dr was $5,960, up 88.8% 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-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,960.00 (+88.85%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,156.00 (-44.47%) | $186,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $173,000 | $248,000 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $230,667 |
| 2024 | $5,683.00 | $186,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $173,000 | $232,500 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $216,250 |
| 2023 | $186,000 Land $13,000 Building $173,000 | $204,396 Land $14,286 Building $190,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 271 Ellen Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 271 Ellen Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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