Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City property record for 31 W Howard Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $161,250 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,373 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 060300 96.06-3-38 |
| Primary APN | 060300 96.06-3-38 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030066060 |
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| Street Address | 31 W HOWARD AVE |
| City | DUNKIRK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14048-3342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 40 X 130 RES; OLD APN: 060300 66-11-19 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAUTAUQUA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DUNKIRK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 35600 |
31 W Howard Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 423 BUCKNOR ST, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-3122 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264568 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHAUTAUQUA NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 W HOWARD AVE, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-3342 |
| Document Number | 0000004568 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $65,145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 423 BUCKNOR ST, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-3122 |
| Document Number | 0000000087, |
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| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202687 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 W Howard Ave was $1,373, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Municipality | Dunkirk City |
| Unified School District | Dunkirk City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,373.00 (+3.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,328.00 | $33,000 Land $2,300 Building $30,700 | $75,000 Land $5,227 Building $69,773 |
| 2023 | $33,000 (-) Land $2,300 Building $30,700 | $60,000 (+14.55%) Land $4,182 Building $55,818 | |
| 2022 | $33,000 Land $2,300 Building $30,700 | $52,381 Land $3,651 Building $48,730 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 31 W Howard Ave; 7 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 31 W Howard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | DUNKIRK CITY serves 12,743 people · EPA ID NY0600360 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 29 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 211 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DFT Local Service.
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