Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 289 Kinsey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,890 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204-0450000 |
| Primary APN | 204-0450000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 978 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,290 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204-0450000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 KINSEY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 707 W ELMWOOD AVE 1271 PT145PT146 33 X 130 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
289 Kinsey Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 KINSEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019174839 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11348 / 3965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 289 KINSEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1801 |
| Document Number | 0113483965 |
| Book / Page | 11348 / 3965 |
| Map Reference | MAP 127 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019174839 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 KINSEY AVE, 289, KENMORE, NY 14217-1801 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 DEVONSHIRE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1914 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Kinsey Ave was $8,890, up 578.1% 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 |
| Municipality | Kenmore Village |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,890.00 (+578.11%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,311.00 (+6.76%) | $53,600 (-) Land $6,200 Building $47,400 | $255,200 (+9.51%) Land $29,519 Building $225,681 |
| 2024 | $1,228.00 | $53,600 (-) Land $6,200 Building $47,400 | $233,043 (+4.36%) Land $26,956 Building $206,087 |
| 2023 | $53,600 Land $6,200 Building $47,400 | $223,300 Land $25,829 Building $197,471 |
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 289 Kinsey Ave 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 289 Kinsey Ave 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 | 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 1,160 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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