Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 173 Westgate Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,753 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 209-0701000 |
| Primary APN | 209-0701000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,753 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 667 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,220 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 209-0701000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 WESTGATE RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 729 W EUGENE AVE 1237 46PT 45 45 X 116 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
173 Westgate Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019178844 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11348 / 6276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 173 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2361 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 WESTGATE RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-2361 |
| Document Number | 0140572791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14057/2791 |
| Instrument | 2022120816 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 173 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2361 |
| Document Number | 0113486276 |
| Book / Page | 11348 / 6276 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1237 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019178844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,665.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 WESTGATE RD, 173, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2361 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 199 ESSER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1101 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Westgate Rd was $9,089, up 577.8% 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 | $9,089.00 (+577.78%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,341.00 (+6.85%) | $54,800 (-) Land $7,900 Building $46,900 | $261,000 (+9.54%) Land $37,626 Building $223,374 |
| 2024 | $1,255.00 | $54,800 (-) Land $7,900 Building $46,900 | $238,261 (+4.36%) Land $34,348 Building $203,913 |
| 2023 | $54,800 Land $7,900 Building $46,900 | $228,300 Land $32,912 Building $195,388 |
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 173 Westgate Rd 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 173 Westgate Rd 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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