Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 290 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,916 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.69-1-3 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.69-1-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 656 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0169000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 75 E WILBER AVE 1321 37 35 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
290 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 290 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138709741 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13870/9741 |
| Instrument | 2018188461 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14217 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 290 Shepard Ave was $6,916 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.3% 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 | $6,916.00 (+98.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,487.00 (+265.13%) | $41,700 (-) Land $6,100 Building $35,600 | $198,600 (+9.54%) Land $29,052 Building $169,548 |
| 2024 | $955.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,700 (-) Land $6,100 Building $35,600 | $181,304 (+4.32%) Land $26,522 Building $154,782 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $41,700 Land $6,100 Building $35,600 | $173,800 Land $25,424 Building $148,376 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 290 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 290 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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