Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 28 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,100 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,696 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.70-1-36 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.70-1-36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0101000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 255 W DELAWARE AVE 667 PTS 121 122 36 X 105 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
28 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11068 / 2850 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Shepard Ave was $7,696 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.4% 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 | $7,696.00 (+98.35%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,880.00 (+265%) | $46,400 (-) Land $6,000 Building $40,400 | $221,000 (+9.55%) Land $28,578 Building $192,422 |
| 2024 | $1,063.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,400 (-) Land $6,000 Building $40,400 | $201,739 (+4.37%) Land $26,087 Building $175,652 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $46,400 Land $6,000 Building $40,400 | $193,300 Land $24,996 Building $168,304 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Shepard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 28 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 1,170 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 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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