Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 237 Hewitt Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $489 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.80-4-12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.80-4-12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,725 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07124400 |
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| Street Address | 237 HEWITT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 4O5. W BAILEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
237 Hewitt Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 HEWITT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007115030 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11129 / 9017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Hewitt Ave was $489 with a homeowner's exemption, down 60.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $489.00 (-60.88%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,250.00 (+50.97%) | $148,000 (+190.2%) Land $13,000 Building $135,000 | $148,000 (+78.47%) Land $13,000 Building $135,000 |
| 2024 | $828.00 (+212.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $44,400 | $82,927 (+13.82%) Land $10,732 Building $72,195 |
| 2023 | $265.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,000 Land $6,600 Building $44,400 | $72,857 Land $9,429 Building $63,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Hewitt 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 237 Hewitt 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 | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,370 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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