488 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 488 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.075 acres (3,240 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$120,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$459 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.74-5-54`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.74-5-54`
Alternative APNs	`02000797400005054000` `08289500`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,182 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,044 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	138 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,240 sqft (0.075 acres)
Lot Dimensions	108 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	08289500
Street Address	488 SHIRLEY AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-1236
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	35. E ORLEANS
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	54.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	7
Census Block	7000
Census Tract	4300

Owner

488 Shirley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	488 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021259565
Deed Book / Page	11393 / 7009
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2021
Property Address	488 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236
Document Number	0113937009
Book / Page	11393 / 7009
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2021
Instrument	2021259565
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$480.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	488 SHIRLEY AVE, 488, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	431 SPRINGVILLE AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-2859

Mortgage

Document Number	0014033565
Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	14033/565

Lender

Name	CNB BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 16, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Shirley Ave was $459, down 60.3% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$459.00 (-60.33%)
2025	$1,157.00 (+58.28%)	$139,000 (+208.89%) Land $7,000 Building $132,000	$139,000 (+89.97%) Land $7,000 Building $132,000
2024	$731.00 (+213.73%)	$45,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $40,800	$73,171 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $66,342
2023	$233.00	$45,000 Land $4,200 Building $40,800	$64,286 Land $6,000 Building $58,286

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 488 Shirley Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 488 Shirley Ave 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2023
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,460 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000