Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 5444 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,192 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,119 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143003 104.69-5-4 |
| Primary APN | 143003 104.69-5-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,192 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 225 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 225 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50.8 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | ACE FLAG |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5444 TRANSIT RD |
| City | DEPEW |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14043-3235 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | 05C |
| Legal Description | S COR TERRACE BLVD MC 540 BL 9 SL 6 7 NYS APPROP.(11+/-') |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 9800 |
5444 Transit Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1994.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5444 TRANSIT RD, DEPEW, NY 14043-3235 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10879 / 1707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5444 Transit Rd was $11,119, up 236.4% 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 |
| Municipality | Depew Village |
| Unified School District | Depew Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,119.00 (+236.43%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,305.00 (-67.66%) | $285,000 (-) Land $39,500 Building $245,500 | $380,000 (+6.67%) Land $52,667 Building $327,333 |
| 2024 | $10,219.00 | $285,000 (-) Land $39,500 Building $245,500 | $356,250 (+13.75%) Land $49,375 Building $306,875 |
| 2023 | $285,000 Land $39,500 Building $245,500 | $313,187 Land $43,407 Building $269,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5444 Transit 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 5444 Transit 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 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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