Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 396 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $253,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,541 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 65.76-8-7 |
| Primary APN | 146401 65.76-8-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207 0191000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | COR W MELROSE AVE 1321 PT 11 11A 49.5 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022141531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11405 / 2993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 396 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1831 |
| Document Number | 0114052993 |
| Book / Page | 11405 / 2993 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022141531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,012.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1823 ONTARIO AVE, 1823, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-2959 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 43 ASPINWOOD PL, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1515 |
| Document Number | 0140614293 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14061/4293 |
| Instrument | 2022141532 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 396 SHEPARD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1831 |
| Document Number | 0113844451 |
| Book / Page | 11384 / 4451 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1321 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021149268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $584.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 SHEPARD AVE, 396, KENMORE, NY 14217-1831 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1823 ONTARIO AVE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-2959 |
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 | $8,541.00 (+577.86%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,260.00 (+6.78%) | $51,500 (-) Land $8,600 Building $42,900 | $245,200 (+9.51%) Land $40,946 Building $204,254 |
| 2024 | $1,180.00 | $51,500 (-) Land $8,600 Building $42,900 | $223,913 (+4.34%) Land $37,391 Building $186,522 |
| 2023 | $51,500 Land $8,600 Building $42,900 | $214,600 Land $35,836 Building $178,764 |
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.
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.
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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