Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 288 Wardman Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,954 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 209-0164000 |
| Primary APN | 209-0164000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,079 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 833 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 209-0164000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 WARDMAN RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 680 E ROWLEY AVE 1337BL F 17A 40 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
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 | 288 WARDMAN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025165804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11450 / 4504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 288 WARDMAN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2851 |
| Document Number | 0114504504 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 4504 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025165804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 WARDMAN RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-2851 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 WARDMAN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2851 |
| Document Number | 0141737087 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14173/7087 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 288 WARDMAN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2851 |
| Document Number | 0139213128 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 WARDMAN RD KENMORE NY 142172851, KENMORE, NY 14217-2851 |
| Document Number | 0139213128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013921/003128 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $9,954.00 (+17.97%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2025 | $8,438.00 (+523.19%) | $60,600 (-) Land $7,200 Building $53,400 | $288,600 (+9.53%) Land $34,289 Building $254,311 |
| 2024 | $1,354.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $60,600 (-) Land $7,200 Building $53,400 | $263,478 (+4.35%) Land $31,304 Building $232,174 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $60,600 Land $7,200 Building $53,400 | $252,500 Land $30,000 Building $222,500 |
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.
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.
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 | 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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