3253 Ely Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Property Records

Niagara County and Niagara Falls City property record for 3253 Ely Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,060 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,043 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN291100 159.36-1-42

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN291100 159.36-1-42
Alternative APNs
  • 11001590360001042000
  • 05/2124

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area720 sqft
Upper Floors Area360 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area3,060 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number05/2124.
Street Address3253 ELY AVE
CityNIAGARA FALLS
StateNY
Zip14303-2219
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-D
Legal DescriptionTM 180A BL E LOT 112 R 1
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number42.000
JurisdictionNIAGARA NY
Township / Civil DivisionNIAGARA FALLS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract21700

Owner

Source: Niagara County and Niagara Falls City records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address419 VANDERBILT AVE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-1549
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 27, 2001
Transfer Doc3185000123
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNIAGARA NY
Recording DateAug 18, 2025
Property Address3253 ELY AVE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14303-2219
Document Number0000002125
Instrument DateAug 18, 2025
Instrument2025-12125
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2907 MACKLEM AVE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-1864

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address419 VANDERBILT AVE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-1549

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Niagara County and Niagara Falls City assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyNiagara County
MunicipalityNiagara Falls City
Unified School DistrictNiagara Falls City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,043.00 (+19.33%)
2025$2,550.00$43,800 (-) Land $2,200 Building $41,600$97,300 (+11.07%) Land $4,887 Building $92,413
2024$43,800 (-) Land $2,200 Building $41,600$87,600 (+8.01%) Land $4,400 Building $83,200
2023$43,800 Land $2,200 Building $41,600$81,100 Land $4,074 Building $77,026

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies18 in force
Nearby Flood Claims16 (1983–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2024 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNIAGARA FALLS WATER BOARD
serves 50,193 people · EPA ID NY3100568
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead6 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 831 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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