Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 291 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,210 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204-0630000 |
| Primary APN | 204-0630000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,816 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204-0630000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 KNOWLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 75 W COLVIN BLVD 833 PT 139 PTS 140 141 36 X 105.95 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8500 |
291 Knowlton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 291 Knowlton Ave was $8,210 with exemptions applied, up 98.4% 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 | $8,210.00 (+98.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,139.00 (+264.99%) | $49,500 (-) Land $6,000 Building $43,500 | $235,700 (+9.52%) Land $28,570 Building $207,130 |
| 2024 | $1,134.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,500 (-) Land $6,000 Building $43,500 | $215,217 (+4.32%) Land $26,087 Building $189,130 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $49,500 Land $6,000 Building $43,500 | $206,300 Land $25,006 Building $181,294 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 Knowlton 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 291 Knowlton 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 1,229 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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