Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 218 Carpenter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,266 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.38-2-8 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.38-2-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 005 0242000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 CARPENTER AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 325 E MONTROSE AV 1416 419 PT 420 50 X 130 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 8001 |
218 Carpenter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 CARPENTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 218 CARPENTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1809 |
| Document Number | 0000085551 |
| Book / Page | 14198 / 452 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202685551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 CARPENTER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1809 |
| Document Number | 0000085551, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14198/452 |
| Instrument | 202685551 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 Carpenter Ave was $7,266 with exemptions applied, down 32.2% 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 | $7,266.00 (-32.2%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $10,717.00 (+218.67%) | $71,400 (-) Land $9,400 Building $62,000 | $340,000 (+9.52%) Land $44,762 Building $295,238 |
| 2024 | $3,363.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $71,400 (-) Land $9,400 Building $62,000 | $310,435 (+4.35%) Land $40,870 Building $269,565 |
| 2023 | $71,400 Land $9,400 Building $62,000 | $297,500 Land $39,167 Building $258,333 | |
| 2019 | $6,237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Carpenter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 218 Carpenter 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 |
|---|
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 796 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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