Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 1237 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $426 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.25-4-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.25-4-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 575 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 575 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08002500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1237 KENSINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 382. NE SUFFOLK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
1237 Kensington Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 LINWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1404 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022137315 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11405 / 239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1237 KENSINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1711 |
| Document Number | 0114050239 |
| Book / Page | 11405 / 239 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022137315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 FRUEHAUF AVE, 30, AMHERST, NY 14226-3804 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 LINWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1404 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1237 Kensington Ave was $426, down 61.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $426.00 (-61.2%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,098.00 (+46.99%) | $129,000 (+180.43%) Land $7,000 Building $122,000 | $129,000 (+72.47%) Land $7,000 Building $122,000 |
| 2024 | $747.00 (+212.55%) | $46,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $41,500 | $74,797 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $67,480 |
| 2023 | $239.00 | $46,000 Land $4,500 Building $41,500 | $65,714 Land $6,429 Building $59,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 Kensington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1237 Kensington Ave 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 |
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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 | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,370 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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