Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 278 S Roycroft Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,596 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 80.17-5-7 |
| Primary APN | 143089 80.17-5-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 015-0364000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1359 1440 SL 123 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYCROFT PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
278 S Roycroft Blvd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082008228779 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11152 / 2469 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1560 |
| Document Number | 0000108532 |
| Book / Page | 11462 / 1367 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026108532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1560 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1560 |
| Document Number | 0114577317 |
| Book / Page | 11457 / 7317 |
| Map Reference | MB 1359 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026036287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1560 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 S ROYCROFT BLVD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1560 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 S Roycroft Blvd was $5,596 with exemptions applied, down 31.9% 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 | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,596.00 (-31.87%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,214.00 (+59.43%) | $167,000 (-) Land $16,300 Building $150,700 | $222,667 (+6.67%) Land $21,733 Building $200,934 |
| 2024 | $5,152.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $167,000 (-) Land $16,300 Building $150,700 | $208,750 (+13.75%) Land $20,375 Building $188,375 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $167,000 Land $16,300 Building $150,700 | $183,516 Land $17,912 Building $165,604 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 S Roycroft Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 278 S Roycroft Blvd 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 | 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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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