Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 280 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,622 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 81.17-1-6 |
| Primary APN | 143089 81.17-1-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 50.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 032 0535000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1900 SL 9 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
280 Ellen Dr, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2004.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4491 N GILA RD, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119-9500 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0110895667 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Ellen Dr was $5,622, up 77.8% 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 | $5,622.00 (+77.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,162.00 (-40.92%) | $162,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $149,000 | $216,000 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $198,667 |
| 2024 | $5,352.00 | $162,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $149,000 | $202,500 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $186,250 |
| 2023 | $162,000 Land $13,000 Building $149,000 | $178,022 Land $14,286 Building $163,736 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 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 280 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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