Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 181 Wellington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,981 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.77-7-9 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.77-7-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,382 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 002-0349000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 WELLINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 234 S CHELSEA ST 1300BL 15 26 39 X 137.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVYES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
181 Wellington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200822441 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11140 / 2532 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114069302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 181 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2830 |
| Document Number | 0114069302 |
| Book / Page | 11406 / 9302 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022164280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 381 FAIRFIELD AVE, 381, TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2529 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 WELLINGTON AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2830 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 181 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2830 |
| Document Number | 0138516368 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 181 WELLINGTON AVE BUFFALO NY 142232830, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2830 |
| Document Number | 0138516368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013851/006368 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Wellington Ave was $5,981 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.5% 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 | $5,981.00 (+20.54%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,962.00 (+135.95%) | $46,400 (-) Land $7,500 Building $38,900 | $221,000 (+9.55%) Land $35,722 Building $185,278 |
| 2024 | $2,103.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,400 (-) Land $7,500 Building $38,900 | $201,739 (+4.37%) Land $32,609 Building $169,130 |
| 2023 | $46,400 Land $7,500 Building $38,900 | $193,300 Land $31,245 Building $162,055 | |
| 2019 | $3,773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 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 181 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 |
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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 | 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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