Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 298 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,900 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,049 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.69-1-1 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.69-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0171000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 298 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 | COR E WILBER AVE 1321 35 40 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
298 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 298 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004697 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11080 / 2753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 298 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1827 |
| Document Number | 0000145234 |
| Book / Page | 14207 / 9528 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026145234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 298 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1827 |
| Document Number | 0000145234, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14207/9528 |
| Instrument | 2026145234 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 298 Shepard Ave was $7,049, up 577.8% 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 | $7,049.00 (+577.79%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,040.00 (+6.89%) | $42,500 (-) Land $6,800 Building $35,700 | $202,400 (+9.53%) Land $32,384 Building $170,016 |
| 2024 | $973.00 | $42,500 (-) Land $6,800 Building $35,700 | $184,783 (+4.34%) Land $29,565 Building $155,218 |
| 2023 | $42,500 Land $6,800 Building $35,700 | $177,100 Land $28,336 Building $148,764 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 298 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 298 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 |
|---|
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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