Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 251 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,044 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 78.24-4-7 |
| Primary APN | 146401 78.24-4-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,240 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 580 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204 0619000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 KNOWLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 240 E ROWLEY AVE 833 120 40 X 105 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8500 |
251 Knowlton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Knowlton Ave was $8,044 with a homeowner's exemption, up 94.3% 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 |
| Municipality | Kenmore Village |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,044.00 (+94.25%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,141.00 (+247.69%) | $48,500 (-6.73%) Land $6,700 Building $41,800 | $231,000 (+2.17%) Land $31,911 Building $199,089 |
| 2024 | $1,191.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,000 (-) Land $6,700 Building $45,300 | $226,087 (+4.33%) Land $29,130 Building $196,957 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $52,000 Land $6,700 Building $45,300 | $216,700 Land $27,921 Building $188,779 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Knowlton 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 251 Knowlton 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 |
|---|
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 | KENMORE VILLAGE serves 15,423 people · EPA ID NY1410142 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. |
| 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 | 1 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 1,229 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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