Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 856 Elm Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,467 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-749-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-749-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8-749-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 ELM AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-1502 BL-Z SL'S-776,777 BFLO HIGH'S S/D P-775,778 75 X 130.00 (CORNER LOT) |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
856 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 ELM AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 856 Elm Ave was $5,467 with exemptions applied, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,467.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,433.00 (+1.36%) | $55,000 (-) Land $7,300 Building $47,700 | $229,200 (+4.18%) Land $30,421 Building $198,779 |
| 2024 | $5,360.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $55,000 (-) Land $7,300 Building $47,700 | $220,000 (+4%) Land $29,200 Building $190,800 |
| 2023 | $55,000 Land $7,300 Building $47,700 | $211,538 Land $28,077 Building $183,461 | |
| 2019 | $3,852.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 856 Elm Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ECWA WEST SENECA serves 23,557 people · EPA ID NY1404543 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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