Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 49 Markus Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,677 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 143089 102.29-2-4 |
| Primary APN | 143089 102.29-2-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 014 0815000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 MARKUS DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-4003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1885 SL 97 L/E FARID HARB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
49 Markus Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in September 1995 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 MARKUS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-4003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10890 / 8320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Markus Dr was $3,677 with exemptions applied, up 131% 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 Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,677.00 (+130.97%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,592.00 (-32.68%) | $119,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $110,000 | $158,667 (+6.67%) Land $12,000 Building $146,667 |
| 2024 | $2,365.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $119,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $110,000 | $148,750 (+13.75%) Land $11,250 Building $137,500 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $119,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $110,000 | $130,769 (+9.89%) Land $9,890 Building $120,879 |
| 2022 | $119,000 Land $9,000 Building $110,000 | $119,000 Land $9,000 Building $110,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,390.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Markus Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 49 Markus 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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