Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 280 School St, Kenmore, NY 14217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,096 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 65.36-3-8 |
| Primary APN | 146489 65.36-3-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,185 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 63.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030 0215000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 SCHOOL ST |
| City | KENMORE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1169 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 463 E MILITARY SL108 765&1142 PTS107&109 63.5X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 8201 |
280 School St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1020 FOROCROFT RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025173164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11450 / 9059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113549441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 280 SCHOOL ST, KENMORE, NY 14217-1169 |
| Document Number | 0114509059 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 9059 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025173164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 SCHOOL ST, KENMORE, NY 14217-1169 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1020 FOROCROFT RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 280 SCHOOL ST, KENMORE, NY 14217-1169 |
| Document Number | 0113549441 |
| Book / Page | 11354 / 9441 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019288422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 SCHOOL ST, KENMORE, NY 14217-1169 |
| Document Number | 2019288423 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019288423 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 School St was $7,096 with a homeowner's exemption, up 19.9% 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 | $7,096.00 (+19.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,917.00 (+130.32%) | $54,200 (-) Land $11,600 Building $42,600 | $258,100 (+9.53%) Land $55,239 Building $202,861 |
| 2024 | $2,569.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,200 (-) Land $11,600 Building $42,600 | $235,652 (+4.36%) Land $50,435 Building $185,217 |
| 2023 | $54,200 Land $11,600 Building $42,600 | $225,800 Land $48,326 Building $177,474 | |
| 2019 | $4,581.00 |
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 280 School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1996 · 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 280 School St 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 295 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 |
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