Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 56 Crestview Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,001 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,274 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-0076000 |
| Primary APN | 020-0076000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,001 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 385 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 345 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 020-0076000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CRESTVIEW AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1565-1473 SL 87-88 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
56 Crestview Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2023 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 | 56 CRESTVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114146502 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 56 CRESTVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1142 |
| Document Number | 0114146502 |
| Book / Page | 11414 / 6502 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 CRESTVIEW AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1142 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 HARMON AVE, BROCTON, NY 14716-9793 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Crestview Ave was $5,274 with exemptions applied, up 1.1% 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 | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,274.00 (+1.05%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,219.00 (+3.53%) | $147,000 (-) Land $21,500 Building $125,500 | $196,000 (+6.67%) Land $28,667 Building $167,333 |
| 2024 | $5,041.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $147,000 (-) Land $21,500 Building $125,500 | $183,750 (+13.75%) Land $26,875 Building $156,875 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $147,000 (-) Land $21,500 Building $125,500 | $161,538 (+9.89%) Land $23,626 Building $137,912 |
| 2022 | $147,000 Land $21,500 Building $125,500 | $147,000 Land $21,500 Building $125,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Crestview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 56 Crestview 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 |
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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 536 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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