Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 168 Washington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 976 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $194,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,297 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 66.77-2-10 |
| Primary APN | 146401 66.77-2-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 47.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 209 0412000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1966 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 750 W EUGENE AVE 448BL B PTS 15 14 47.5 X 107 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
168 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 WASHINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1966 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE SUMMIT FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212021139601 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11383 / 5746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 168 WASHINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1966 |
| Document Number | 0113835743 |
| Book / Page | 11383 / 5743 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021139600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| 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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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 168 WASHINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1966 |
| Document Number | 0113835746 |
| Book / Page | 11383 / 5746 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021139601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $776.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 WASHINGTON AVE, 168, KENMORE, NY 14217-1966 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 FOREST AVE APT 3, 3, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1036 |
| Document Number | 0140048809 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14004/8809 |
| Instrument | 2021139602 |
| Name | THE SUMMIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14626 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 168 Washington Ave was $7,297, up 578.2% 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 |
| Municipality | Kenmore Village |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,297.00 (+578.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,076.00 (+6.75%) | $44,000 (-) Land $8,000 Building $36,000 | $209,500 (+9.51%) Land $38,091 Building $171,409 |
| 2024 | $1,008.00 | $44,000 (-) Land $8,000 Building $36,000 | $191,304 (+4.37%) Land $34,783 Building $156,521 |
| 2023 | $44,000 Land $8,000 Building $36,000 | $183,300 Land $33,327 Building $149,973 |
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 168 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 168 Washington 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 | KENMORE VILLAGE serves 15,423 people · EPA ID NY1410142 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. |
| 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 | 1 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 1,160 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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