Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 178 Westgate Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,900 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,861 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 209-0595000 |
| Primary APN | 209-0595000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 209-0595000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 WESTGATE RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 457 E ELMWOOD AVE 1237 72 35 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
178 Westgate Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014172675 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11268 / 4552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 178 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 WESTGATE RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-2320 |
| Document Number | 0113944377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11394/4377 |
| Instrument | 2022008012 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55467 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 178 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 WESTGATE RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-2320 |
| Document Number | 0140322821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14032/2821 |
| Instrument | 2021256588 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Westgate Rd was $7,861 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.3% 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 | $7,861.00 (+98.31%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,964.00 (+265.01%) | $47,400 (-) Land $6,300 Building $41,100 | $225,700 (+9.52%) Land $29,998 Building $195,702 |
| 2024 | $1,086.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,400 (-) Land $6,300 Building $41,100 | $206,087 (+4.35%) Land $27,391 Building $178,696 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $47,400 Land $6,300 Building $41,100 | $197,500 Land $26,250 Building $171,250 |
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 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 178 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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