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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
5295 Chestnut Ridge Road H, Orchard Park, New York
5295 Chestnut Ridge Road H, Orchard Park, New York, Orchard Park, New York 14127
2Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
1,363Sqft
Fabulous second floor unit at Orchard Commons. Cherry kitchen has all appliances. Updated Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring in kitchen & dining rooms. Slider from dining room to 12x12 deck overlooking woods to the rear. Gas fireplace in living room with Berber carpeting & track lighting. Two spacious bedrooms, Storage unit in basement. HWT - 2023; furnace & AC - 2014. Special assessment 470 quarterly.
$219,900
20 Burbank Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
20 Burbank Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
1,418Sqft
Welcome to 20 Burbank Drive! Completely remodeled in 2026, this stunning 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers 1,418 sqft of move-in ready living space on a spacious .41-acre lot with a 2-car attached garage, all within the Orchard Park Central School District. Step inside through the welcoming foyer and into the bright, open floor plan.
$399,900
7399 Michael Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
7399 Michael Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
1,108Sqft
Is your HOA Fee higher than your taxes? Sick of not having privacy and looking to start building some equity? Have you been searching for a single floor home with a private backyard but close to conveniences? Look right here! Demand Orchard Park 3 bedroom ranch with a 2 car detached garage in move in condition.
$299,900
11 Rolling Hills Drive, Orchard Park, New York 141
11 Rolling Hills Drive, Orchard Park, New York 141, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
1,668Sqft
Welcome to 11 Rolling Hills! This home has been updated and meticulously cared for, leaving you nothing to do but move in. Located in highly sought-after Orchard Park, just minutes from Yates Park, Green Lake, and Chestnut Ridge, it offers both convenience and charm.
$429,900
122 Minden Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
122 Minden Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
6Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
48Picture(s)
2,112Sqft
Check out this quaint multi-family home located in the sought after Orchard Park School District on a neighborhood street. This side by side home features three bedrooms, one full and one half bath in each unit. The lot offers off street parking to tenants as well as plenty of greenspace to make this apartment make you feel right at home.
Both units are well-cared for and tenant occupied.
$379,900
193 Bielak Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127
193 Bielak Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
18Picture(s)
1,596Sqft
Great Opportunity ! Vinyl sided 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home in Orchard Park. Front living room/dining room with hardwood flooring, TV, and bay window. Updated kitchen with cherry finished cabinets, Corian- edged countertops, recessed lighting, and stainless appliances. First floor bedroom and full bathroom.
$299,950
5 Lennys Lane, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5 Lennys Lane, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
2,367Sqft
5 Lennys Lane is a mid century modern masterpiece. This custom built Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home has been meticulously preserved and improved upon by only its second owner. Nestled on a private 1.5 acre lot & situated on a private cul-de-sac in the highly sought after Eagle Heights neighborhood. A striking architectural home that embodies a signature blend of art & utility.
$624,500
193 Velore Avenue, Orchard Park, New York 14127
193 Velore Avenue, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
2,317Sqft
$235,000
105 Carriage Drive 3, Orchard Park, New York 14127
105 Carriage Drive 3, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
37Picture(s)
1,320Sqft
Welcome to this inviting 3 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath townhouse in the desirable Quaker Meadows community of Orchard Park! Step inside through your private, fenced patio and discover a spacious first floor layout designed for comfortable living and entertaining.
$199,999
39 Edgewater Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
39 Edgewater Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
4,274Sqft
$1,225,000
53 Stonehenge Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127
53 Stonehenge Drive, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
5Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
50Picture(s)
3,495Sqft
Extraordinary traditional home on one of Orchard Park's most sought after streets. Amazing family room across rear of house with high ceilings, hardwood flooring, two built-in window seats, gas fireplace & sliders to a lovely stamped concrete patio. Open, bright white, granite, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, breakfast room and hardwood floor.
$699,900
57 Puritan Place, Orchard Park, New York 14127
57 Puritan Place, Orchard Park, New York 14127, Orchard Park, New York 14127
3Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
1Picture(s)
1,656Sqft
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home situated on over a quarter-acre lot, offering the perfect combination of modern updates, spacious living, and timeless charm. Inside, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each featuring beautiful hardwood floors. The bright and inviting living room is filled with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
$359,999
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