Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 398 Delaware Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Dec 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202-0205000 |
| Primary APN | 202-0205000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 942 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,560 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 40.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 202-0205000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 398 DELAWARE RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 70 S KENTON RD MC 779&1096 PTS 42,43 121 40.05X 138.81 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
398 Delaware Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 DELAWARE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage USAA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016267229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11306 / 8342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 398 DELAWARE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1719 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 DELAWARE RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-1719 |
| Document Number | 0140519763 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14051/9763 |
| Instrument | 2022092708 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NASHVILLE, TN 37203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 296 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 398 DELAWARE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1719 |
| Document Number | 0138025656 |
| Book / Page | 013802 / 005656 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | CASCADE SETTLEMENT AGENCY, CASCADE SETTLEMENT AGCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 VICTORIA BLVD BUFFALO NY 142172315, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2315 |
| Document Number | 0138025656 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013802/005656 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 398 Delaware Rd was $8,707, up 577.6% 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 | $8,707.00 (+577.59%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,285.00 (+6.82%) | $52,500 (-) Land $7,600 Building $44,900 | $250,000 (+9.52%) Land $36,190 Building $213,810 |
| 2024 | $1,203.00 | $52,500 (-) Land $7,600 Building $44,900 | $228,261 (+4.32%) Land $33,043 Building $195,218 |
| 2023 | $52,500 Land $7,600 Building $44,900 | $218,800 Land $31,674 Building $187,126 |
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 398 Delaware Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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.
The area around 398 Delaware Rd 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 842 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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