Erie County and Elma Town property record for 780 Bowen Rd, Elma, NY 14059
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 2.67 acres (116,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,805 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144200 155.00-1-28.1 |
| Primary APN | 144200 155.00-1-28.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 116,300 sqft (2.67 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 980 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 780 BOWEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELMA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14059-9528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ELMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 14102 |
780 Bowen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Erie County and Elma Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 780 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015190877 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11285 / 4523 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114318317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 780 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9528 |
| Document Number | 0114318317 |
| Book / Page | 11431 / 8317 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024089075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 780 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9528 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 780 BOWEN RD, ELMA, NY 14059-9528 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 780 Bowen Rd was $1,805 with a homeowner's exemption, down 60.2% from the year before.
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 | $1,805.00 (-60.23%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,539.00 (-23.57%) | $11,000 (+2.8%) Land $2,000 Building $9,000 | $423,100 (+6.76%) Land $76,927 Building $346,173 |
| 2024 | $5,939.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,700 (-) Land $1,900 Building $8,800 | $396,296 (+3.7%) Land $70,370 Building $325,926 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $10,700 Land $1,900 Building $8,800 | $382,143 Land $67,857 Building $314,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 780 Bowen Rd 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 | 5 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.
Wildfire risk around 780 Bowen Rd is low, with 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 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 45 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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