Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 228 Lowell Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,857 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.37-6-7 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.37-6-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 711 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 838 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 028-0317000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 LOWELL RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 500 W ELMWOOD AV 1199 144 50 X 140 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 8202 |
228 Lowell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 LOWELL RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015160236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11283 / 4584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Lowell Rd was $6,857, up 169.3% 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 | $6,857.00 (+169.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,546.00 (+5.6%) | $53,300 (-) Land $9,700 Building $43,600 | $253,800 (+9.52%) Land $46,189 Building $207,611 |
| 2024 | $2,411.00 | $53,300 (-) Land $9,700 Building $43,600 | $231,739 (+4.34%) Land $42,174 Building $189,565 |
| 2023 | $53,300 Land $9,700 Building $43,600 | $222,100 Land $40,420 Building $181,680 | |
| 2019 | $4,979.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 228 Lowell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 228 Lowell Rd 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 295 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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