Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 281 Traverse Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,021 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-0102000 |
| Primary APN | 026-0102000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 809 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 42.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 026-0102000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 TRAVERSE BLVD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | COR W JEWELL ST 1151 380 42.5 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 8101 |
281 Traverse Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 TRAVERSE BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019201263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11349 / 9765 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 TRAVERSE BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1015 |
| Document Number | 0113499765 |
| Book / Page | 11349 / 9765 |
| Map Reference | MB 1151 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019201263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 TRAVERSE BLVD, 281, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-1015 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 ABBOTTSFORD PL, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1222 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Traverse Blvd was $7,021, up 169.7% 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 | $7,021.00 (+169.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,603.00 (+5.64%) | $54,700 (-) Land $8,400 Building $46,300 | $260,500 (+9.53%) Land $40,004 Building $220,496 |
| 2024 | $2,464.00 | $54,700 (-) Land $8,400 Building $46,300 | $237,826 (+4.36%) Land $36,522 Building $201,304 |
| 2023 | $54,700 Land $8,400 Building $46,300 | $227,900 Land $34,997 Building $192,903 | |
| 2019 | $4,526.00 |
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 281 Traverse Blvd 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 281 Traverse Blvd 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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