Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 1912 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,307 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143089 80.17-2-26 |
| Primary APN | 143089 80.17-2-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 002 0754000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1912 KENSINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | 90' E MT VERNON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
1912 Kensington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1912 KENSINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200677127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11111 / 8127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1912 Kensington Ave was $5,307 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Cheektowaga Town |
| Unified School District | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,307.00 (+1.05%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,252.00 (+3.53%) | $148,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $136,000 | $197,333 (+6.67%) Land $16,000 Building $181,333 |
| 2024 | $5,073.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $136,000 | $185,000 (+13.75%) Land $15,000 Building $170,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $148,000 Land $12,000 Building $136,000 | $162,637 Land $13,187 Building $149,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1912 Kensington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · 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 1912 Kensington 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 667 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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