Erie County and Elma Town property record for 720 Rice Rd, Elma, NY 14059
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,444 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $277,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,422 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144200 146.00-5-4.6 |
| Primary APN | 144200 146.00-5-4.6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 280 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 RICE RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELMA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14059-9521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.600 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ELMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 14102 |
Source: Erie County and Elma Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 RICE RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011155448 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11206 / 5481 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 720 RICE RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138329604 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13832/9604 |
| Instrument | 2017217449 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2032 |
Source: Erie County and Elma Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Elma Town |
| Unified School District | Iroquois Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,422.00 (+0.67%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,366.00 (+2.52%) | $14,400 (-) Land $1,500 Building $12,900 | $553,850 (+3.85%) Land $57,693 Building $496,157 |
| 2024 | $8,160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,400 (-) Land $1,500 Building $12,900 | $533,333 (+3.7%) Land $55,556 Building $477,777 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $14,400 Land $1,500 Building $12,900 | $514,286 Land $53,571 Building $460,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Claims | 2 (1985–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 serves 10,287 people · EPA ID NY1420549 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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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