Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 494 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,217 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $423 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Construction Loan Apr 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.74-5-52 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.74-5-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,217 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 277 sqft |
| 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 | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08289700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 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 | 95. E ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
494 Shirley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1994.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSISNG SERVICIN |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPOP |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage MIDFIRST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10878 / 1830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Document Number | 0141242048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14124/2048 |
| Instrument | 2024066948 |
| Name | WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSISNG SERVICIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Document Number | 0141242053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14124/2053 |
| Instrument | 2024066949 |
| Name | NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPOP |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Document Number | 0139620257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13962/257 |
| Instrument | 2020181440 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Document Number | 0138771036 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 SHIRLEY AVE BUFFALO NY 142151236, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Document Number | 0138771036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013877/001036 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Shirley Ave was $423 with exemptions applied, down 29.1% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $423.00 (-29.15%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $597.00 (+31.21%) | $128,000 (+178.26%) Land $7,000 Building $121,000 | $128,000 (+71.13%) Land $7,000 Building $121,000 |
| 2024 | $455.00 (+282.35%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $46,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $41,800 | $74,797 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $67,968 |
| 2023 | $119.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $46,000 Land $4,200 Building $41,800 | $65,714 Land $6,000 Building $59,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 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.
The area around 494 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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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