78 Markus Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225 Property Records

Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 78 Markus Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 999 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$115,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,695 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Sale Jan 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`014-0844000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`014-0844000`
Alternative APNs	`30891022900001026000` `143089 102.29-1-26`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	999 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	999 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	014-0844000
Street Address	78 MARKUS DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14225-4004
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	02R
Legal Description	MC 1885 SL 126
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	26.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	CHEEKTOWAGA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	10500

Owner

78 Markus Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.

Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	78 MARKUS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-4004
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 6, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 6, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017110551
Deed Book / Page	11314 / 108
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2017
Property Address	78 MARKUS DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-4004
Document Number	0113140108
Book / Page	011314 / 000108
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$108.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	97 HENRIETTA AVE BUFFALO NY 142071623, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1623

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2017
Property Address	78 MARKUS DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-4004
Document Number	0113076539
Book / Page	011307 / 006539
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$37.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	55 BREEZEWOOD DR ORCHARD PARK NY 141274829, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-4829

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Markus Dr was $4,695, up 107.8% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Cheektowaga Town
Unified School District	Cheektowaga Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,695.00 (+107.84%)
2025	$2,259.00 (-41.36%)	$120,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $111,000	$160,000 (+6.67%) Land $12,000 Building $148,000
2024	$3,852.00	$120,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $111,000	$150,000 (+13.75%) Land $11,250 Building $138,750
2023		$120,000 Land $9,000 Building $111,000	$131,868 Land $9,890 Building $121,978

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 78 Markus Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 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

Wildfire risk around 78 Markus 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
GoNetspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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