Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 178 Wellington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $221,500 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,509 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.77-8-7 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.77-8-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,875 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 002-0302000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 WELLINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 438 N CAMBRIDGE ST 1192BL 14 12 39 X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
178 Wellington Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4808 MOORLAND LN # 1007, 1007, BUFFALO, NY 14223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024205947 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11439 / 2243 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2831 |
| Document Number | 0113492826 |
| Book / Page | 11349 / 2826 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1192 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019188540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $494.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 WELLINGTON AVE, 178, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2831 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 CORONATION DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1611 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2831 |
| Document Number | 0113492823 |
| Book / Page | 011349 / 002823 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 WELLINGTON AVE TONAWANDA NY 142232831, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2831 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Wellington Ave was $6,509, up 171% 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 | $6,509.00 (+170.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,402.00 (+5.49%) | $50,600 (-) Land $7,200 Building $43,400 | $241,000 (+9.55%) Land $34,292 Building $206,708 |
| 2024 | $2,277.00 | $50,600 (-) Land $7,200 Building $43,400 | $220,000 (+4.36%) Land $31,304 Building $188,696 |
| 2023 | $50,600 Land $7,200 Building $43,400 | $210,800 Land $29,995 Building $180,805 | |
| 2019 | $3,298.00 |
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 178 Wellington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 178 Wellington 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 974 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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