Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 508 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,077 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $390 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.74-5-47 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.74-5-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,077 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 939 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,240 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08290200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 508 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 | 245. E ORLEANS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
508 Shirley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999231 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10953 / 7408 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111339136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 508 Shirley Ave was $390 with a homeowner's exemption, down 61.8% 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 | $390.00 (-61.8%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,021.00 (+39.67%) | $118,000 (+162.22%) Land $7,000 Building $111,000 | $118,000 (+61.27%) Land $7,000 Building $111,000 |
| 2024 | $731.00 (+213.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $45,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $40,800 | $73,171 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $66,342 |
| 2023 | $233.00 Homeowner's exemption | $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 and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 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 508 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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