Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 159 Ralston Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,331 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,250 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,688 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 65.52-2-28 |
| Primary APN | 146489 65.52-2-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,331 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 903 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 028 0671000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 RALSTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 565 W WILBER AV 1245 195 196 70 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 8202 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 RALSTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20011404 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10989 / 1591 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114431088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,688.00 (-22.64%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $11,230.00 (+284.33%) | $69,800 (-) Land $12,600 Building $57,200 | $332,400 (+9.53%) Land $60,003 Building $272,397 |
| 2024 | $2,922.00 (-40.26%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $69,800 (-) Land $12,600 Building $57,200 | $303,478 (+4.36%) Land $54,783 Building $248,695 |
| 2023 | $69,800 Land $12,600 Building $57,200 | $290,800 Land $52,494 Building $238,306 | |
| 2019 | $4,891.00 |
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 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 865 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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