Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City property record for 988 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,814 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,999 (2026) |
| APN | 060300 96.11-2-86 |
| Primary APN | 060300 96.11-2-86 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,814 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,814 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,706 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 56.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030019350 |
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| Street Address | 988 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | DUNKIRK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14048-3430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 56.9 X 153 RES; OLD APN: 060300 63-1-63 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAUTAUQUA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DUNKIRK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 35700 |
988 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 988 CENTRAL AVE, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-3430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 988 Central Ave was $3,999 with exemptions applied, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Municipality | Dunkirk City |
| Unified School District | Dunkirk City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,999.00 (+3.79%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,853.00 | $101,200 Land $3,500 Building $97,700 | $230,000 Land $7,955 Building $222,045 |
| 2023 | $101,200 (-) Land $3,500 Building $97,700 | $184,000 (+14.55%) Land $6,364 Building $177,636 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $101,200 Land $3,500 Building $97,700 | $160,635 Land $5,556 Building $155,079 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 988 Central Ave; there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1986 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 988 Central 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% 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 | DUNKIRK CITY serves 12,743 people · EPA ID NY0600360 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 29 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DFT Local Service.
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