1. Home
  2. New York
  3. Erie County
  4. Buffalo
  5. Colton Ave

157 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 157 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,029 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.278 acres (12,090 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$268,900 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$2,930 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140900 142.46-11-7.1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140900 142.46-11-7.1
Alternative APNs
  • 09001424600011007100
  • 4656

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,029 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,192 sqft
2nd Floor Area837 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area12,090 sqft (0.278 acres)
Lot Dimensions155 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number4656
Street Address157 COLTON AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14218-2425
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionGRT LOT 27, D4 226 PT6 MRG#5 9/5/95,155&177COLTO REDUCTION-BAR 1/98 $5000
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESEVATION
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number7.100
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionLACKAWANNA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract12300

Owner

157 Colton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address157 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2425
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021216879
Deed Book / Page11390 / 1662
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 29, 2021
Property Address157 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2425
Document Number0113901662
Book / Page11390 / 1662
Instrument DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2021216879
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 7, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,076.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address157 COLTON AVE, 157, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2425

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address23 AVONDALE PL, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Colton Ave was $2,930.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityLackawanna City
Unified School DistrictLackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,930.00
2025$135,000 Land $13,700 Building $121,300$210,938 Land $21,406 Building $189,532
2023$135,000 (-) Land $13,700 Building $121,300$170,900 (+13.93%) Land $17,343 Building $153,557
2022$135,000 Land $13,700 Building $121,300$150,000 Land $15,222 Building $134,778
2021$1,301.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 157 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 14 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1979–2014)
Most Recent ClaimNov 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

Wildfire risk around 157 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 730 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on Colton Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures