Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 40 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,066 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 80.20-17-26 |
| Primary APN | 143089 80.20-17-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 020 0551000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1652 1662-1663 BL A SL |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGMEADOW PART 3 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10103 |
40 Ellen Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201454656 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11261 / 8557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112618557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Ellen Dr was $6,066 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% 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 | $6,066.00 (+1.29%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,989.00 (+3.69%) | $177,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $164,000 | $236,000 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $218,667 |
| 2024 | $5,776.00 Homeowner's exemption | $177,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $164,000 | $221,250 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $205,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $177,000 Land $13,000 Building $164,000 | $194,505 Land $14,286 Building $180,219 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Ellen Dr 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 | Aug 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.
Wildfire risk around 40 Ellen 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 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 399 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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