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261 Lowell Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217 Property Records

Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 261 Lowell Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$5,321 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN028-0397000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN028-0397000
Alternative APNs
  • 64890654400001012000
  • 146489 65.44-1-12

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,253 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area728 sqft
Upper Floors Area525 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number028-0397000
Street Address261 LOWELL RD
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14217-1221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description850 W ELMWOOD AV 1199 234 50 X 135
Legal SubdivisionSHERDIAN PARK #3
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionTONAWANDA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract8202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address261 LOWELL RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20212021091627
Deed Book / Page11379 / 9814
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 12, 2021
Property Address261 LOWELL RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1221
Document Number0113799814
Book / Page11379 / 9814
Instrument DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument2021091627
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 LOWELL RD, 261, KENMORE, NY 14217-1221

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address932 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1224

Mortgage

Document Number0139949017
DateMay 12, 2021
Book Page13994/9017
Instrument2021091628
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

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$5,321.00 (+169.55%)
2025$1,974.00 (+5.56%)$41,300 (-) Land $9,500 Building $31,800$196,700 (+9.54%) Land $45,246 Building $151,454
2024$1,870.00 (-26.98%)$41,300 (-) Land $9,500 Building $31,800$179,565 (+4.34%) Land $41,304 Building $138,261
2023$41,300 Land $9,500 Building $31,800$172,100 Land $39,587 Building $132,513
2019$2,561.00

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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