Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 284 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,109 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 81.17-1-7 |
| Primary APN | 143089 81.17-1-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 462 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 032-0536000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 284 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1900 SL 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
284 Ellen Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 284 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114012940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 284 ELLEN DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1361 |
| Document Number | 0114012940 |
| Book / Page | 11401 / 2940 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022089728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 284 ELLEN DR, 284, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1361 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 284 ELLEN DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1361 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 284 Ellen Dr was $5,109 with exemptions applied, down 32.9% 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 | Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,109.00 (-32.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,617.00 (+68.78%) | $177,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $164,000 | $236,000 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $218,667 |
| 2024 | $4,513.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $177,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $164,000 | $221,250 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $205,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $177,000 Land $13,000 Building $164,000 | $194,505 Land $14,286 Building $180,219 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 284 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 284 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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