Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 252 Wellington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,900 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,231 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.77-3-9 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.77-3-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 375 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 002-0530000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 WELLINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 360 N CHELSEA ST 1192BL 23 10PT 11 44 X 125 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
252 Wellington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200545751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11102 / 1834 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0110872385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 252 WELLINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2516 |
| Document Number | 0139415849 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 WELLINGTON AVE TONAWANDA NY 142232516, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2516 |
| Document Number | 0139415849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013941/005849 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GETZVILLE, NY 14068 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 264 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2042 |
| Rate | 6.1% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Wellington Ave was $5,231 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.4% 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 |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,231.00 (+1.36%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,161.00 (+109.54%) | $40,400 (-) Land $8,100 Building $32,300 | $192,400 (+9.53%) Land $38,575 Building $153,825 |
| 2024 | $2,463.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,400 (-) Land $8,100 Building $32,300 | $175,652 (+4.37%) Land $35,217 Building $140,435 |
| 2023 | $40,400 Land $8,100 Building $32,300 | $168,300 Land $33,743 Building $134,557 | |
| 2019 | $3,594.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 252 Wellington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · river or lake 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.
The area around 252 Wellington 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 | 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 974 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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