Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 196 Fowler Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,390 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,156 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 65.68-8-4 |
| Primary APN | 146489 65.68-8-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 818 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,390 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 029 0485000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 FOWLER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 144 E MILITARY SL338 1321 PTS337&339 49 X 110 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 8202 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 FOWLER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20001309 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10964 / 5626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 196 FOWLER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 FOWLER AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14217-1533 |
| Document Number | 0140348756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14034/8756 |
| Instrument | 2022006667 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JOHNSTON, RI 02919 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $5,156.00 (+20.05%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,295.00 (+135.99%) | $40,000 (-) Land $8,500 Building $31,500 | $190,500 (+9.54%) Land $40,481 Building $150,019 |
| 2024 | $1,820.00 (-43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $40,000 (-) Land $8,500 Building $31,500 | $173,913 (+4.33%) Land $36,957 Building $136,956 |
| 2023 | $40,000 Land $8,500 Building $31,500 | $166,700 Land $35,424 Building $131,276 | |
| 2019 | $3,193.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 865 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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