Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 78 Ontario Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $203,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-0015000 |
| Primary APN | 032-0015000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 032-0015000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 ONTARIO DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 1784 SL 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 10103 |
78 Ontario Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202258636 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11398 / 8374 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113460603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1747 |
| Document Number | 0113988374 |
| Book / Page | 11398 / 8374 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1784 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022058636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $814.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, 78, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1747 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1747 |
| Document Number | 0140456655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14045/6655 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1747 |
| Document Number | 0113460603 |
| Book / Page | 11346 / 0603 |
| Map Reference | MB 1784 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019127609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $945.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11250 HILLER RD, 11250, AKRON, NY 14001-9356 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1747 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1747 |
| Document Number | 0113351392 |
| Book / Page | 011335 / 001392 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $85.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11250 HILLER RD AKRON NY 140019356, AKRON, NY 14001-9356 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 78 ONTARIO DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1747 |
| Document Number | 0113336240 |
| Book / Page | 011333 / 006240 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $64.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 43 CENTRAL AVE LANCASTER NY 140862151, LANCASTER, NY 14086-2151 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Ontario Dr was $5,182, up 96.1% 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 | Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,182.00 (+96.07%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,643.00 (-43.68%) | $159,750 (+5.79%) Land $13,000 Building $146,750 | $213,000 (+12.85%) Land $17,333 Building $195,667 |
| 2024 | $4,693.00 | $151,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $138,000 | $188,750 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $172,500 |
| 2023 | $151,000 Land $13,000 Building $138,000 | $165,934 Land $14,286 Building $151,648 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Ontario Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Ontario 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.
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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