Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 159 Carpenter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,452 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.38-4-8 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.38-4-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 005-0268000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 CARPENTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 135 W MONTROSE AV 1416 PTS 454 & 455 50 X 130 |
| Legal Subdivision | CURTIS PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 8001 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 CARPENTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005123843 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11107 / 3406 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112669488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 CARPENTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1726 |
| Document Number | 0114601395 |
| Book / Page | 11460 / 1395 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Tonawanda Town |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,452.00 (+20.13%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,036.00 (+131.91%) | $64,900 (-) Land $9,400 Building $55,500 | $309,000 (+9.51%) Land $44,755 Building $264,245 |
| 2024 | $3,034.00 (-45.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,900 (-) Land $9,400 Building $55,500 | $282,174 (+4.35%) Land $40,870 Building $241,304 |
| 2023 | $64,900 Land $9,400 Building $55,500 | $270,400 Land $39,164 Building $231,236 | |
| 2019 | $5,600.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. serves 72,571 people · EPA ID NY1404556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 796 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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