Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 397 Beach Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,153 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 91.15-14-26 |
| Primary APN | 143089 91.15-14-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 558 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030 0669000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 BEACH RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-2768 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1675 SL 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10102 |
397 Beach Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 BEACH RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-2768 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024030339 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11428 / 2719 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111451170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 397 BEACH RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-2768 |
| Document Number | 0114282719 |
| Book / Page | 11428 / 2719 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024030339 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $860.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 DOGWOOD RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4628 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 397 BEACH RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-2768 |
| Document Number | 0141193026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 14119/3026 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0141193045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14119/3045 |
| Instrument | 2024030341 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 397 Beach Rd was $5,153, up 41.3% 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-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,153.00 (+41.29%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,647.00 (-5.69%) | $159,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $146,000 | $212,000 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $194,667 |
| 2024 | $3,867.00 | $159,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $146,000 | $198,750 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $182,500 |
| 2023 | Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $159,000 Land $13,000 Building $146,000 | $174,725 Land $14,286 Building $160,439 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 Beach Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 Claims | 4 (1979–1980) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1980 · 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 risk around 397 Beach Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 409 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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