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About Elma, NY
The town of Elma is known as the heart of Erie County. With beautiful waterways, and welcoming charm Elma is a wonderful place to call home. Elma was Incorporated in April of 1857, and is home to 11,317 residents. The town encompasses 36 square miles with two major waterways, Buffalo Creek and Cazenovia Creek. Elma is a great place to live and work as it offers many attractive amenities.
Attractions
Homeowners can enjoy afternoons on the golf course at Elma Meadows Golf Course, or a visit to the Town Museum for a day of educational fun for the entire family. Elma also offers a beautiful Senior Center as well as a local library. In the center of town, locals love to visit the town retail plaza where you can enjoy shopping in the vibrant business district. For the little ones, Elma has a thriving Boys and Girls Club where they can participate in fun activities after school.
Parks
Elma Village Green is located next to the Elma Senior Center and offers 20 acres of park space with a safe playground. The park also has a walking track, picnic shelters, and gazebo for locals to use. Buffalo Creek travels around the park, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Each summer the park hosts a summer concert series with lively bands and performances. Creek Road Park is great for outdoor recreation like baseball, football, and soccer. There are also athletic fields around the town open to the public for recreational use.
Schools
The Iroquois Central School District services the town of Elma, one of Western New Yorks’s top-rated school systems. This district covers roughly 84 square miles within the Towns of Elma, Marilla, Wales, Aurora, Lancaster and Bennington. This school district is located fourteen miles southeast of Buffalo in Erie County and serves a population of 22,000 students.
Real Estate in Elma, NY
5189 Bussendorfer Road, Orchard Park, New York 141
5189 Bussendorfer Road, Orchard Park, New York 141, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
2,722Sqft
Welcome to this incredibly meticulous contemporary Ranch in the heart of Orchard Park—a home as unique as it is beautiful. This property offers a perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and everyday convenience, located just minutes from Route 219 and the village. The home features a warm, inviting layout with well-defined living spaces throughout. It boasts 5 bedrooms and 3.
$583,330
25 Brookins Green Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14
25 Brookins Green Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
40Picture(s)
2,035Sqft
Very unique Brookins Green location! Rear of complex, end unit with large greenspace to the side affording lots of privacy! Spacious kitchen with all appliances, Corian countertops, skylit breakfast room is sunny and bright. Formal dining room with bay window & crown molding. Living room has gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Hardwood flooring in foyer & hallway.
$509,900
25 Brookins Green Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14
25 Brookins Green Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
40Picture(s)
2,035Sqft
Very unique Brookins Green location! Rear of complex, end unit with large greenspace to the side affording lots of privacy! Spacious kitchen with all appliances, Corian countertops, skylit breakfast room is sunny and bright. Formal dining room with bay window & crown molding. Living room has gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Hardwood flooring in foyer & hallway.
$509,900
60 Grand View, Orchard Park, New York 14127
60 Grand View, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
50Picture(s)
3,752Sqft
Sited on an elevated, generously sized corner lot in Orchard Park's exclusive The Summit at Scherff, this custom traditional home, complete with its in-ground pool and both open-air and covered outdoor entertaining spaces, is nestled perfectly among natural tree growth and mature landscaping to maximize privacy and scenic views.
$1,050,000
100 Burmon Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
100 Burmon Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
988Sqft
Welcome to 100 Burmon Drive, a beautifully maintained home in a desirable Orchard Park neighborhood offering comfortable living spaces and numerous updates. The bright eat-in kitchen features Samsung appliances and flows easily into the main living area, creating a welcoming layout for everyday living and entertaining.
$279,000
51 Larned Lane, Orchard Park, New York 14127
51 Larned Lane, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
2,217Sqft
Discover the ultimate Village of Orchard Park lifestyle at 51 Larned Lane, where an unprecedented 0.9-acre lot offers a rare expanse of land virtually unheard of in this highly sought-after neighborhood. This move-in-ready ranch features five comfortable bedrooms, ample closet space, two full bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, and updated paint throughout.
$450,000
55 Woodthrush Trail, Orchard Park, New York 14127
55 Woodthrush Trail, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
7Picture(s)
2,982Sqft
NEW PHASE OF BIRDSONG! This is a To Be Built Home planned on a beautiful neighborhood street in Birdsong Estates. The Crestwood is a versatile home design that starts with exquisite architecture and hand selected materials including stone and board & batten on the front elevation.
$884,900
5265 Powers Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5265 Powers Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
26Picture(s)
1,631Sqft
Beautiful, fully furnished Orchard Park single family home available 12/1/26 for a Short Term rental. Split level home has 3 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. Two additional rooms could be used as office space or extra living space. The house has New vinyl floors and a contemporary kitchen and living room that opens to the deck and the fully fenced back yard. Home is in Hamburg schools.
$3,000
122 Old Orchard Lane, Orchard Park, New York 14127
122 Old Orchard Lane, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
2,034Sqft
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 8/8 1-3pm!! Stunning center entrance Colonial in beautiful Orchard Park Neighborhood with Hamburg Schools! You will love the gorgeous fully fenced large professionally landscaped yard with oversized deck and heated inground pool! (Liner and loop & lock cover is 2 yrs old).
$479,900
7365 Milestrip Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
7365 Milestrip Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
2,106Sqft
Looking for an Orchard Park home with a private backyard, in-ground pool, and newly finished basement? This inviting home offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and everyday living. The private backyard features established gardens, a separate herb garden add a swing or hammock beneath an arbor for lazy summer days.
$500,000
26 Greenfield Street, Orchard Park, New York 14127
26 Greenfield Street, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
39Picture(s)
1,536Sqft
Welcome to 26 Greenfield St. This 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath colonial has been thoughtfully updated and sits on a double lot that is also just as deep with a fully fenced backyard. A covered front porch with a swing leads into a bright living room with recessed lighting, crown molding, dark LVP floors, and a built-in office nook.
$349,900
25 Braunview, Orchard Park, New York 14127
25 Braunview, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
50Picture(s)
3,699Sqft
Welcome to this exceptional, custom Thomas Johnson-built home offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3,700 sq. ft. of luxurious living space situated on a private, beautifully landscaped 3/4-acre lot in highly desirable, Braunview Estates.
Every inch of this residence has been meticulously updated from top to bottom.
$899,900
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