Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 243 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,915 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.54-4-15 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.54-4-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,600 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4878 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 COLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LOTS 39&40 BLOCK N D5 198 X MC 1071 50 X 171.94 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016225675 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11304 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 243 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 CREEKSIDE DR B, B, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-1710 |
| Document Number | 0140023935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14002/3935 |
| Instrument | 2021126682 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,915.00 | ||
| 2025 | $126,000 (-) Land $10,200 Building $115,800 | $196,875 (+23.43%) Land $15,937 Building $180,938 | |
| 2023 | $126,000 (-) Land $10,200 Building $115,800 | $159,500 (+13.93%) Land $12,912 Building $146,588 | |
| 2022 | $126,000 Land $10,200 Building $115,800 | $140,000 Land $11,333 Building $128,667 | |
| 2021 | $1,466.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2014 · Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 730 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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