Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 98 Gates St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,583 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 203-0348000 |
| Primary APN | 203-0348000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 735 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 79.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203-0348000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 GATES ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-2254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | W COR CURRIER ST MC 383-1574 SL 73 74 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 9900 |
98 Gates St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 GATES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-2254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009132099 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11165 / 662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Gates St was $5,583, down 7.4% 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 |
| Municipality | Sloan Village |
| Unified School District | Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,583.00 (-7.41%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,030.00 (-37.84%) | $150,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $135,000 | $200,000 (+6.67%) Land $20,000 Building $180,000 |
| 2024 | $9,701.00 | $150,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $135,000 | $187,500 (+13.75%) Land $18,750 Building $168,750 |
| 2023 | $150,000 Land $15,000 Building $135,000 | $164,835 Land $16,483 Building $148,352 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 Gates St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 (1978–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 98 Gates St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 674 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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