Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 135 Colgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,373 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,900 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $568 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.62-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.62-2-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10493200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 COLGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 869. W SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 110 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
135 Colgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 COLGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11085 / 7771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 135 COLGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 162 LOCKWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1809 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0141748453 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14174/8453 |
| Instrument | 2025172919 |
| Name | BUFFALO CONRAIL FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14206 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 9, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 135 Colgate Ave was $568 with a homeowner's exemption, down 63.3% 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 | $568.00 (-63.26%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,546.00 (+25.28%) | $172,000 (+126.32%) Land $13,000 Building $159,000 | $172,000 (+39.18%) Land $13,000 Building $159,000 |
| 2024 | $1,234.00 (+213.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $70,000 | $123,577 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $113,821 |
| 2023 | $394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,000 Land $6,000 Building $70,000 | $108,571 Land $8,571 Building $100,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 Colgate Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 4 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 135 Colgate Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 626 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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