238 Lowell Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217 Property Records

Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 238 Lowell Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,622 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$175,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$6,901 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN146489 66.37-6-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN146489 66.37-6-5
Alternative APNs
  • 64890663700006005000
  • 028 0315000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,622 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area792 sqft
2nd Floor Area830 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area348 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number028 0315000
Street Address238 LOWELL RD
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14217-1222
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description600 W ELMWOOD AV 1199 142 50 X 140
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number5.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionTONAWANDA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract8202

Owner

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address238 LOWELL RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1222
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020192202
Deed Book / Page11369 / 1948
Prior Transfer DateJan 9, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000034495
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 10, 2020
Property Address238 LOWELL RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1222
Document Number0113691948
Book / Page11369 / 1948
Map ReferenceDOC 1199
Instrument DateNov 4, 2020
Instrument2020192202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$700.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address238 LOWELL RD, 238, KENMORE, NY 14217-1222

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4170 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2923

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionTonawanda Town
Unified School DistrictKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,901.00 (+169.99%)
2025$2,556.00 (+5.19%)$53,700 (-) Land $9,700 Building $44,000$255,700 (+9.52%) Land $46,188 Building $209,512
2024$2,430.00 (-45.25%)$53,700 (-) Land $9,700 Building $44,000$233,478 (+4.32%) Land $42,174 Building $191,304
2023$53,700 Land $9,700 Building $44,000$223,800 Land $40,426 Building $183,374
2019$4,438.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT.
serves 72,571 people · EPA ID NY1404556
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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