Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 238 Hawthorne Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,222 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,253 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.78-6-5 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.78-6-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,222 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 50.7 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003-0101000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 HAWTHORNE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 243 S PAIGE AVE 951 PT1376 1375 50.67X 122 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 HAWTHORNE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111531927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,253.00 (+167.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,964.00 (+5.25%) | $40,500 (-) Land $7,600 Building $32,900 | $192,900 (+9.55%) Land $36,199 Building $156,701 |
| 2024 | $1,866.00 (-30.61%) | $40,500 (-) Land $7,600 Building $32,900 | $176,087 (+4.32%) Land $33,043 Building $143,044 |
| 2023 | $40,500 Land $7,600 Building $32,900 | $168,800 Land $31,676 Building $137,124 | |
| 2019 | $2,689.00 |
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
| 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.
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 905 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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