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285 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225 Property Records

Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 285 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$175,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$5,575 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2021 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN143089 81.17-2-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN143089 81.17-2-5
Alternative APNs
  • 30890811700002005000
  • 032-0565000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area704 sqft
Upper Floors Area352 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 77 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number032-0565000
Street Address285 ELLEN DR
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14225-1362
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code02R
Legal DescriptionMC 1900 SL 39
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionCHEEKTOWAGA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract10001

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address285 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1362
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 6, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 16, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
EASTERN ABSTRACT/NY INC, EASTERN ABSTRACT OF NY INC
Aug 26, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 26, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20223123
Deed Book / Page11394 / 1179
Prior Transfer DateAug 17, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0113650059
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 6, 2022
Property Address285 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1362
Document Number0113941179
Book / Page11394 / 1179
Map ReferenceDOC 1900
Instrument DateDec 29, 2021
Instrument2022003123
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 8, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$700.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address310 DEERWOOD LN, 310, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-3308

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address462 ONTARIO ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1665

Mortgage

Document Number0014034954
DateJan 6, 2022
Instrument14034/954
Lender
NamePREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 16, 2021
Property Address285 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1362
Document Number0113855567
Book / Page11385 / 5567
Instrument DateAug 13, 2021
Instrument2021161847
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2021
Title CompanyEASTERN ABSTRACT/NY INC, EASTERN ABSTRACT OF NY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$360.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address19 FLORAL PL, 19, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-3430

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address310 DEERWOOD LN, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-3308

August 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 26, 2020
Property Address285 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1362
Document Number0113650059
Book / Page011365 / 000059
Instrument DateAug 17, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address285 ELLEN DR CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142251362, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1362

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 26, 2020
Property Address285 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1362
Document Number0113650062
Book / Page011365 / 000062
Instrument DateJul 28, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address19 FLORAL PL CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142253430, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-3430

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionCheektowaga Town
Unified School DistrictCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,575.00 (+88.03%)
2025$2,965.00 (-44.21%)$173,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $157,000$230,667 (+6.67%) Land $21,333 Building $209,334
2024$5,315.00$173,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $157,000$216,250 (+13.75%) Land $20,000 Building $196,250
2023$173,000 Land $16,000 Building $157,000$190,110 Land $17,582 Building $172,528

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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