Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 55 Colette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,750 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,641 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Jul 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-0456000 |
| Primary APN | 039-0456000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 039-0456000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 COLETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14227-3401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 2187 SL 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10807 |
55 Colette Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14227-3401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023150484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11421 / 3176 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114192447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14227-3401 |
| Document Number | 0114213176 |
| Book / Page | 11421 / 3176 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023150484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $960.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-3401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-3401 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14227-3401 |
| Document Number | 0114192447 |
| Book / Page | 11419 / 2447 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023117070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 CARRIAGE HL W, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2140 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-3401 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14227-3401 |
| Document Number | 0114043076 |
| Book / Page | 11404 / 3076 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022127042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 COLETTE AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-3401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 CARRIAGE HL W, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2140 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Colette Ave was $5,641, up 73.7% 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 | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,641.00 (+73.68%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,248.00 (-36.08%) | $172,000 (-) Land $16,300 Building $155,700 | $229,333 (+6.67%) Land $21,733 Building $207,600 |
| 2024 | $5,081.00 | $172,000 (-) Land $16,300 Building $155,700 | $215,000 (+13.75%) Land $20,375 Building $194,625 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $172,000 (-) Land $16,300 Building $155,700 | $189,011 (+9.89%) Land $17,912 Building $171,099 |
| 2022 | $172,000 Land $16,300 Building $155,700 | $172,000 Land $16,300 Building $155,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Colette 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 risk around 55 Colette Ave 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 683 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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