Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 18 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,400 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,465 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.38-4-37 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.38-4-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 819 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 731 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,930 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4216 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 COLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 COLTON TRACT D3 194 X 3O X 131 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
18 Colton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11021 / 9140 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112677573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Colton Ave was $2,465.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,465.00 | ||
| 2025 | $96,000 Land $6,300 Building $89,700 | $150,000 Land $9,844 Building $140,156 | |
| 2023 | $96,000 (-) Land $6,300 Building $89,700 | $121,500 (+13.87%) Land $7,973 Building $113,527 | |
| 2022 | $96,000 Land $6,300 Building $89,700 | $106,700 Land $7,002 Building $99,698 | |
| 2021 | $988.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Colton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2002.
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 (2002) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2002 · river or lake flooding |
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 18 Colton 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 |
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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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 730 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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