Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 289 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,936 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,900 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,696 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.61-4-3 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.61-4-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,936 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 52.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207-0071000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 731 W ELMWOOD AVE 1321 76 PT 77 52.5 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
289 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015107221 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11280 / 3435 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114187526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0140890221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14089/221 |
| Instrument | 2023072473 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0114187526 |
| Book / Page | 11418 / 7526 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023110374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-1826 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0139268439 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE BUFFALO NY 142171826, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0139268439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013926/008439 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0138438468 |
| Book / Page | 013843 / 008468 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 SHEPARD AVE KENMORE NY 142171826, KENMORE, NY 14217-1826 |
| Document Number | 0138438468 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013843/008468 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Shepard Ave was $7,696, up 578.1% 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 (+578.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,135.00 (+6.77%) | $46,400 (-) Land $9,100 Building $37,300 | $221,000 (+9.55%) Land $43,343 Building $177,657 |
| 2024 | $1,063.00 | $46,400 (-) Land $9,100 Building $37,300 | $201,739 (+4.37%) Land $39,565 Building $162,174 |
| 2023 | $46,400 (-) Land $9,100 Building $37,300 | $193,300 (+20.81%) Land $37,910 Building $155,390 | |
| 2022 | $46,400 Land $9,100 Building $37,300 | $160,000 Land $31,379 Building $128,621 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Shepard Ave 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.
The area around 289 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 865 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 |
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