Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 279 Wendel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,874 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.78-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.78-2-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 002 0445000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 WENDEL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 351 S BERKLEY ST 1192BL 19 29PT 30 49.5X 123 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 WENDEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,874.00 (-22.3%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,560.00 (+280.86%) | $48,300 (-) Land $7,400 Building $40,900 | $230,000 (+9.52%) Land $35,238 Building $194,762 |
| 2024 | $1,985.00 (-43.61%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $48,300 (-) Land $7,400 Building $40,900 | $210,000 (+4.32%) Land $32,174 Building $177,826 |
| 2023 | $48,300 Land $7,400 Building $40,900 | $201,300 Land $30,841 Building $170,459 | |
| 2019 | $3,520.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 905 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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