Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 153 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,934 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,514 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.46-11-6 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.46-11-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,934 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4655 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 COLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | GRT LOT 27 COLTON TRACT MC 1071 SL 47 & 48 PT. OF 46 & 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
153 Colton Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001509 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10985 / 923 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 153 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2425 |
| Document Number | 0141160761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14116/761 |
| Instrument | 2024007541 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14218 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Colton Ave was $2,514 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,514.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $105,000 Land $13,600 Building $91,400 | $164,063 Land $21,250 Building $142,813 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $105,000 (-) Land $13,600 Building $91,400 | $132,900 (+13.88%) Land $17,214 Building $115,686 |
| 2022 | $105,000 Land $13,600 Building $91,400 | $116,700 Land $15,115 Building $101,585 | |
| 2021 | $1,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Colton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2014 · Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
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 153 Colton 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 730 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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