Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 259 Harrison Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,530 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.60-1-1 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.60-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 408 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 016-0542000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 HARRISON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 470 W LORETTA ST 339&451 PTS117&119 50 X 140 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 8001 |
259 Harrison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 HARRISON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017102453 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11313 / 5393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 259 HARRISON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1610 |
| Document Number | 0113135393 |
| Book / Page | 011313 / 005393 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 SUMMER ST #3A BUFFALO NY 142092226, 3A, BUFFALO, NY 14209-2226 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Harrison Ave was $5,530, up 166.6% 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 | $5,530.00 (+166.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,074.00 (+5.6%) | $42,700 (-) Land $7,600 Building $35,100 | $203,300 (+9.51%) Land $36,185 Building $167,115 |
| 2024 | $1,964.00 | $42,700 (-) Land $7,600 Building $35,100 | $185,652 (+4.36%) Land $33,043 Building $152,609 |
| 2023 | $42,700 Land $7,600 Building $35,100 | $177,900 Land $31,664 Building $146,236 | |
| 2019 | $4,020.00 |
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 259 Harrison 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 259 Harrison 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 595 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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