Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 478 Beach Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,007 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,160 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 91.11-7-8 |
| Primary APN | 143089 91.11-7-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 254 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 197 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030 0283000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 478 BEACH RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1639 SL 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 10103 |
478 Beach Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 BEACH RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015254817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11289 / 3237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 478 Beach Rd was $5,160, down 2.6% 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 | $5,160.00 (-2.57%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,296.00 (+7.66%) | $159,000 (-) Land $18,000 Building $141,000 | $212,000 (+6.67%) Land $24,000 Building $188,000 |
| 2024 | $4,919.00 | $159,000 (-) Land $18,000 Building $141,000 | $198,750 (+13.75%) Land $22,500 Building $176,250 |
| 2023 | $159,000 Land $18,000 Building $141,000 | $174,725 Land $19,780 Building $154,945 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 Beach Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 478 Beach Rd, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 708 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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