278 Michael Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 278 Michael Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.268 acres (11,625 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$160,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,197 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-093-790`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-093-790`
Alternative APNs	`68001530900001008000` `146800 153.09-1-8`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,582 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,054 sqft
2nd Floor Area	528 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	11,625 sqft (0.268 acres)
Lot Dimensions	154 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	34-093-790
Street Address	278 MICHAEL AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	06 - INDUS
Legal Description	MC-2218 SL-139 HIDDEN VALLEY S/D 75 X 154.75
Legal Subdivision	BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	8.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	WEST SENECA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	12003

Owner

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	278 MICHAEL RD, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-1246
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202142307
Deed Book / Page	11375 / 8653
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2021
Property Address	278 MICHAEL RD, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-1246
Document Number	0113758653
Book / Page	11375 / 8653
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	2021042307
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$640.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	650 ORCHARD PARK RD # RD306, RD306, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2671

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	166 WOODSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1919

Mortgage

Document Number	0139834780
Date	Mar 5, 2021
Book Page	13983/4780
Instrument	2021042308

Lender

Name	EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75254

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	West Seneca Town
Unified School District	West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,197.00 (+93.13%)
2025	$2,691.00 (-46.43%)	$51,800 (-) Land $10,500 Building $41,300	$215,800 (+4.15%) Land $43,743 Building $172,057
2024	$5,023.00 (+21.36%)	$51,800 (-) Land $10,500 Building $41,300	$207,200 (+4%) Land $42,000 Building $165,200
2023		$51,800 Land $10,500 Building $41,300	$199,231 Land $40,385 Building $158,846
2019	$4,139.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 Claims	3 (1979)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 94% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ECWA WEST SENECA serves 23,557 people · EPA ID NY1404543
Water Source	Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 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	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20