Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 488 Cayuga Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,007 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Sep 2022 Construction Loan + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-0441000 |
| Primary APN | 032-0441000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 032-0441000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 CAYUGA RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1891 SL 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
488 Cayuga Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2065 RIVER RD, 1, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-3714 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage VONTIVE INC |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage VONTIVE INC |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202223581 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11395 / 7149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 488 CAYUGA RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2065 RIVER RD 1, 1, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-3714 |
| Document Number | 0141083111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14108/3111 |
| Instrument | 2023185186 |
| Name | VONTIVE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 488 CAYUGA RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2065 RIVER RD 2, 2, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-3714 |
| Document Number | 0140694620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14069/4620 |
| Instrument | 2022185773 |
| Name | VONTIVE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 488 CAYUGA RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2065 RIVER RD 1, 1, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-3714 |
| Document Number | 0140502627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14050/2627 |
| Instrument | 2022083219 |
| Name | MCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 488 CAYUGA RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1310 |
| Document Number | 0113957149 |
| Book / Page | 11395 / 7149 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022023581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 BIRCHWOOD DR, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-9159 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2065 RIVER RD STE 1, 1, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-3714 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Cayuga Rd was $6,007, up 79.2% 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 | $6,007.00 (+79.15%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,353.00 (-45.21%) | $175,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $162,000 | $233,333 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $216,000 |
| 2024 | $6,120.00 | $175,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $162,000 | $218,750 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $202,500 |
| 2023 | $175,000 Land $13,000 Building $162,000 | $192,308 Land $14,286 Building $178,022 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Cayuga Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 488 Cayuga Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, 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 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 | 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 129 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 |
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