Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 159 Edgar Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,055 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,780 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 77.23-3-7 |
| Primary APN | 146489 77.23-3-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,055 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,055 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,960 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 034 0514000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 EDGAR AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 220 E TONAWANDA ST 288 286 30 X 132 |
| Legal Subdivision | NILE RESERVE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8400 |
159 Edgar Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 703 PARKHURST BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1732 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Referee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202393650 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11417 / 7544 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114146716 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 EDGAR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1007 |
| Document Number | 0114177544 |
| Book / Page | 11417 / 7544 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023093650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $424.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8685 SHERIDAN DR, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6353 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 PARKHURST BLVD, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-1732 |
| Document Number | 0140924434 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14092/4434 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Referee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 EDGAR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1007 |
| Document Number | 0114146716 |
| Book / Page | 11414 / 6716 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037971 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $108.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 COURT ST STE 1121, 1121, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3110 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 N PEARL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-1412 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Edgar Ave was $2,780, up 137.6% from the year before.
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 | $2,780.00 (+137.61%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,170.00 (-16.07%) | $21,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $16,300 | $100,000 (+9.52%) Land $22,381 Building $77,619 |
| 2024 | $1,394.00 | $21,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $16,300 | $91,304 (+4.35%) Land $20,435 Building $70,869 |
| 2023 | $21,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $16,300 | $87,500 (+20.86%) Land $19,583 Building $67,917 | |
| 2022 | $21,000 Land $4,700 Building $16,300 | $72,400 Land $16,204 Building $56,196 | |
| 2019 | $2,339.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Edgar 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 159 Edgar 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 |
|---|
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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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