Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 280 Thorncliff Rd, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,574 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-0241000 |
| Primary APN | 026-0241000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 026-0241000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 THORNCLIFF RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | COR W JEWELL ST 1176 PT 559 560 50.5 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 8101 |
280 Thorncliff Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 THORNCLIFF RD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013103642 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11245 / 2338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112017733 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 280 THORNCLIFF RD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1206 |
| Document Number | 0139019150 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 THORNCLIFF RD TONAWANDA NY 142231206, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-1206 |
| Document Number | 0139019150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013901/009150 |
| Name | MB FIN'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, OH 45177 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jul 4, 2059 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Thorncliff Rd was $6,574 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.3% 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 |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,574.00 (+20.27%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,466.00 (+136.21%) | $51,200 (-) Land $10,000 Building $41,200 | $243,800 (+9.52%) Land $47,617 Building $196,183 |
| 2024 | $2,314.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,200 (-) Land $10,000 Building $41,200 | $222,609 (+4.36%) Land $43,478 Building $179,131 |
| 2023 | $51,200 Land $10,000 Building $41,200 | $213,300 Land $41,660 Building $171,640 | |
| 2019 | $4,211.00 |
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 Thorncliff Rd 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 280 Thorncliff Rd 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 | 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 649 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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