Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 3 Vera Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,766 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-0441000 |
| Primary APN | 013-0441000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 302 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 15 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 013-0441000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 VERA AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 732-1040 SL 49/50 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
3 Vera Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 VERA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14225-3944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016158410 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11299 / 6002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Vera Ave was $4,766, up 108.1% 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 | $4,766.00 (+108.12%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,290.00 (-41.43%) | $122,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $113,000 | $162,667 (+6.67%) Land $12,000 Building $150,667 |
| 2024 | $3,910.00 | $122,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $113,000 | $152,500 (+13.75%) Land $11,250 Building $141,250 |
| 2023 | $122,000 Land $9,000 Building $113,000 | $134,066 Land $9,890 Building $124,176 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Vera Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3 Vera 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 | 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 1,037 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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