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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
5272 Webster Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5272 Webster Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
30Picture(s)
1,638Sqft
Are you searching for a project with endless potential? This home is a blank canvas, awaiting your vision! This handyman special features a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath all-brick ranch in Orchard Park Schools. The spacious living and dining rooms offer large windows that overlook the serene, wooded ¾-acre lot. Enjoy the outdoors on the 7x22 covered patio.
$219,900
6116 New Taylor Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
6116 New Taylor Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
27Picture(s)
1,520Sqft
Be the first to move in to this brand-new, 2025-built townhome in the highly sought-after New Taylor Townhomes in Orchard Park.
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features a spacious 1,520 square foot open floor plan with modern, upscale finishes throughout.
$2,975
6055 Quaker Hollow Road 1, Orchard Park, New York
6055 Quaker Hollow Road 1, Orchard Park, New York, Orchard Park, New York 14127
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
24Picture(s)
1,215Sqft
Move right into this low maintenance and accessible single-story, two-bedroom, two full bathroom, end-unit condominium/patio home with an attached 2+ car garage in Orchard Park's welcoming and conveniently located Quaker Hollow planned community.
$275,900
7408 Michael Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
7408 Michael Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
32Picture(s)
1,219Sqft
Welcome to this BEAUTIFUL ranch in highly sought after Orchard Park!! As you step through the front door you are greeted by freshly refinished hardwood floors throughout and a cozy gas fireplace. The stylish and updated eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinet space with butcher block countertops. All 3 bedrooms have plenty of sunlight and closet space with the master featuring his/her closets.
$249,999
6321 West Quaker Street, Orchard Park, New York 14
6321 West Quaker Street, Orchard Park, New York 14, Orchard Park, New York 14127
1Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
9Picture(s)
900Sqft
Welcome to The Residences at the Stoneybrook! Experience a turnkey, maintenance-free "Orchard Park Village Lifestyle” in this beautifully restored apartment complex! Now under new Ownership (2024), the new owners have tastefully remodeled units to offer modern turnkey living in the heart of OP.
$1,050
32 Furlong Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
32 Furlong Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
50Picture(s)
3,159Sqft
Quality-built ESSEX HOME! Construction now complete – home is MOVE-IN READY! This highly-popular “Easton” home plan features 3,159 sq. ft. of luxury open-concept living space with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Impressive 9’ ceilings on the 1st floor and basement.
$894,900
24 Lakeridge South Drive, Orchard Park, New York 1
24 Lakeridge South Drive, Orchard Park, New York 1, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
50Picture(s)
3,373Sqft
Welcome to 24 Lakeridge South – A Luxury Home in Orchard Park’s Prestigious Lakeridge Community
Set atop a scenic hill on a tranquil cul-de-sac, this sophisticated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home embodies the best of Orchard Park living.
$825,000
580 Lakeview Avenue, Orchard Park, New York 14127
580 Lakeview Avenue, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
6Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
16Picture(s)
1,784Sqft
Beautiful Home for Sale - A Perfect Opportunity for your Family! This stunning property is ready for a new family to call it home. 1784 sq ft colonial home with six bedrooms! Showings at the OPEN HOUSE ONLY Saturday 2/22 and Sunday 2/23 from 12-2PM. Additional info and photos to follow.
$225,000
20 Diller Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
20 Diller Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
25Picture(s)
2,288Sqft
As you enter the home, you'll be greeted by the generously sized foyer with slate floors. The living room, which includes a bay window, is adjacent to the dining room. The charming family room features French doors, a cathedral ceiling with wood beams and beautiful windows.
$325,000
60 West Abbott Grove, Orchard Park, New York 14127
60 West Abbott Grove, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
46Picture(s)
1,514Sqft
An easy 15 minute walk to Highmark Stadium to enjoy all the events, this 4 bed, 2 bath Ranch is full of updates. Tmark installed sump pump in 2022 New Reimer furnace installed in 2022 and Reimer hot water tank in 2024. Electrical service , bathrooms refinished and flooring all updated in 2024. New French doors in the dining space and new door framing in the sunroom in 2023.
$325,000
Vl Angle Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
Vl Angle Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
7Picture(s)
Rare opportunity to build your dream home on a private lot in Orchard Park! Enjoy 5+ acres of picturesque property with mature woods. This town-approved, buildable lot is significantly set back from the road, creating ultimate privacy.
$134,900
20 Greenfield Street, Orchard Park, New York 14127
20 Greenfield Street, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
49Picture(s)
2,716Sqft
Can't get enough football or our Buffalo Bills? Wish you could be a part of the action at every game and even make some money too? Then this great 3/2 double located mere minutes from the Stadium is for you. Situated on a quiet side street, this house is perfect for a pure investment property or better yet, an owner occupied investment home.
$379,900
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