Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 78 Ellen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,215 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-0241000 |
| Primary APN | 002-0241000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,158 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 56.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 002-0241000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 ELLEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | 115'N MATTHEW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10103 |
78 Ellen Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2000.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20001391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10974 / 5062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Ellen Dr was $6,215 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% 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 | Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,215.00 (+1.29%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,136.00 (+3.68%) | $182,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $166,000 | $242,667 (+6.67%) Land $21,333 Building $221,334 |
| 2024 | $5,918.00 Homeowner's exemption | $182,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $166,000 | $227,500 (+13.75%) Land $20,000 Building $207,500 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $182,000 Land $16,000 Building $166,000 | $200,000 Land $17,582 Building $182,418 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Ellen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Ellen Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 399 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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