Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 996 Beach Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,176 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale May 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-0187000 |
| Primary APN | 001-0187000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,663 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,033 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 427 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 310 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 001-0187000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 996 BEACH RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | 935' N OF CLEVELAND LE/RUTH BAUMAN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10103 |
996 Beach Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 W BROADWAY, PATTERSON, NY 12563 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 23, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDFIRST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024122451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11433 / 8647 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 996 BEACH RD, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1202 |
| Document Number | 0114165853 |
| Book / Page | 11416 / 5853 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023072735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 996 BEACH RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 888 E LOVEJOY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1029 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 996 BEACH RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1202 |
| Document Number | 0138214954 |
| Book / Page | 013821 / 004954 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 996 BEACH RD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142251202, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225-1202 |
| Document Number | 0138214954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013821/004954 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2057 |
| Rate | 2% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 996 Beach Rd was $5,176, down 3% 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 | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,176.00 (-3%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,336.00 (-24.83%) | $144,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $128,000 | $192,000 (+6.67%) Land $21,333 Building $170,667 |
| 2024 | $7,099.00 | $144,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $128,000 | $180,000 (+13.75%) Land $20,000 Building $160,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $144,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $128,000 | $158,242 (+9.89%) Land $17,582 Building $140,660 |
| 2022 | $144,000 Land $16,000 Building $128,000 | $144,000 Land $16,000 Building $128,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 996 Beach Rd 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.
The area around 996 Beach Rd 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 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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