Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 20 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,897 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.38-4-35.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.38-4-35.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,897 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,157 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,860 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4215 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 COLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 92-93 ROLL MC 1071 L32 & L33 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY'S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,012.00 | ||
| 2025 | $108,000 (-) Land $10,400 Building $97,600 | $168,750 (+23.45%) Land $16,250 Building $152,500 | |
| 2023 | $108,000 (-) Land $10,400 Building $97,600 | $136,700 (+13.92%) Land $13,164 Building $123,536 | |
| 2022 | $108,000 Land $10,400 Building $97,600 | $120,000 Land $11,556 Building $108,444 | |
| 2021 | $1,308.00 |
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 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.
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 | 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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