Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 266 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,840 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Dec 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204-0713000 |
| Primary APN | 204-0713000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,240 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204-0713000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 266 KNOWLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 400 E ROWLEY AVE 833 127 40 X 105 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
266 Knowlton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RADIUS FCU |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10925 / 2422 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112860704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 266 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 266 KNOWLTON AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-2814 |
| Document Number | 0141878873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14187/8873 |
| Instrument | 2026011308 |
| Name | RADIUS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14217 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 266 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2814 |
| Document Number | 0138830051 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 266 KNOWLTON AVE KENMORE NY 142172814, KENMORE, NY 14217-2814 |
| Document Number | 0138830051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013883/000051 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 266 Knowlton Ave was $8,840 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.3% 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 | $8,840.00 (+98.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,457.00 (+265.03%) | $53,300 (-) Land $6,700 Building $46,600 | $253,800 (+9.52%) Land $31,904 Building $221,896 |
| 2024 | $1,221.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,300 (-) Land $6,700 Building $46,600 | $231,739 (+4.34%) Land $29,130 Building $202,609 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $53,300 Land $6,700 Building $46,600 | $222,100 Land $27,919 Building $194,181 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 266 Knowlton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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 266 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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