Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 297 Michael Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,248 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204-0187000 |
| Primary APN | 204-0187000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 282 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204-0187000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 MICHAEL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1201-1275 SL 198/199 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 9900 |
297 Michael Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 MICHAEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023098838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11418 / 903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111265870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 297 MICHAEL AVE, SLOAN, NY 14212-2117 |
| Document Number | 0114180903 |
| Book / Page | 11418 / 903 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023098838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 MICHAEL AVE, SLOAN, NY 14212-2117 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9425 WILLOWWOOD DR, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1229 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Michael Ave was $5,248, up 242.3% 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 |
| Municipality | Sloan Village |
| Unified School District | Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,248.00 (+242.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,533.00 (-74.82%) | $141,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $125,000 | $188,000 (+6.67%) Land $21,333 Building $166,667 |
| 2024 | $6,088.00 | $141,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $125,000 | $176,250 (+13.75%) Land $20,000 Building $156,250 |
| 2023 | $141,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $125,000 | $154,945 (+9.89%) Land $17,582 Building $137,363 | |
| 2022 | $141,000 Land $16,000 Building $125,000 | $141,000 Land $16,000 Building $125,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Michael Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 6 (1978–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 297 Michael 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 | 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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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