Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 288 Argus Dr, Depew, NY 14043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,583 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,500 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,288 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145201 93.17-5-13 |
| Primary APN | 145201 93.17-5-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,583 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Basement Area | 345 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 288 ARGUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | DEPEW |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14043-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC11 2195 65 70 X 129.99 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARGUS DRIVE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
288 Argus Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 ARGUS DR, DEPEW, NY 14043-1650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015145298 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11282 / 5772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Argus Dr was $6,288, up 305.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Municipality | Depew Village |
| Unified School District | Lancaster Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,288.00 (+305.94%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,549.00 (-73.4%) | $171,000 (-) Land $16,800 Building $154,200 | $267,188 (+12.5%) Land $26,250 Building $240,938 |
| 2024 | $5,824.00 | $171,000 (-) Land $16,800 Building $154,200 | $237,500 (+4.17%) Land $23,333 Building $214,167 |
| 2023 | $171,000 Land $16,800 Building $154,200 | $228,000 Land $22,400 Building $205,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Argus Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 | 7 (1978–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 288 Argus 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 580 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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