Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 3 Topaz Dr, Buffalo, NY 14227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,219 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 114.18-8-14 |
| Primary APN | 143089 114.18-8-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 97.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003 0058010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 TOPAZ DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14227-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 2750 SL 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10809 |
3 Topaz Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 TOPAZ DR, BUFFALO, NY 14227-2435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004945 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11074 / 5259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Topaz Dr was $10,219 with a homeowner's exemption, up 124.2% 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 |
| Unified School District | Cheektowaga Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,219.00 (+124.25%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,557.00 (-44.75%) | $278,000 (-) Land $37,200 Building $240,800 | $370,667 (+6.67%) Land $49,600 Building $321,067 |
| 2024 | $8,248.00 Homeowner's exemption | $278,000 (-) Land $37,200 Building $240,800 | $347,500 (+13.75%) Land $46,500 Building $301,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $278,000 Land $37,200 Building $240,800 | $305,495 Land $40,879 Building $264,616 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Topaz Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · 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 3 Topaz 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 772 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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