Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 397 Westgate Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,910 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,463 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 65.84-4-47 |
| Primary APN | 146401 65.84-4-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,910 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 209 0750000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 WESTGATE RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | COR E MELROSE AVE 1223 112 34 X 115 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDSEY KIES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
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 | 397 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113445033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 397 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2211 |
| Document Number | 0113445033 |
| Book / Page | 011344 / 005033 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 6770 BEAR RIDGE RD LOCKPORT NY 140949288, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-9288 |
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 | $7,463.00 (+98.33%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,763.00 (+264.99%) | $45,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $39,000 | $214,300 (+9.53%) Land $28,573 Building $185,727 |
| 2024 | $1,031.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $39,000 | $195,652 (+4.35%) Land $26,087 Building $169,565 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,000 Land $6,000 Building $39,000 | $187,500 Land $25,000 Building $162,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | 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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