Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 342 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,238 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 78.25-2-43.1 |
| Primary APN | 146401 78.25-2-43.1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,420 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204 0730000 |
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| Street Address | 342 KNOWLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 246 E COLVIN BLVD 833 157 159 70 X 105.95 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
342 Knowlton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1999.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 342 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10949 / 1816 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 342 Knowlton Ave was $9,238 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.3% 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 | $9,238.00 (+98.33%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,658.00 (+265.05%) | $55,700 (-) Land $5,900 Building $49,800 | $265,200 (+9.51%) Land $28,091 Building $237,109 |
| 2024 | $1,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,700 (-) Land $5,900 Building $49,800 | $242,174 (+4.34%) Land $25,652 Building $216,522 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $55,700 Land $5,900 Building $49,800 | $232,100 Land $24,585 Building $207,515 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 342 Knowlton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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.
The area around 342 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 |
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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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