Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 402 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,393 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,770 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $8,707 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146401 78.25-2-29 |
| Primary APN | 146401 78.25-2-29 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 793 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,770 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204 0744000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 KNOWLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-2949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | 875 E COLVIN BLVD 833SL193PT191PT195 45 X 106 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
402 Knowlton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 KNOWLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007173336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11133 / 2173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 Knowlton Ave was $8,707 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 | $8,707.00 (+98.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,390.00 (+264.92%) | $52,500 (-) Land $7,500 Building $45,000 | $250,000 (+9.52%) Land $35,714 Building $214,286 |
| 2024 | $1,203.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,500 (-) Land $7,500 Building $45,000 | $228,261 (+4.32%) Land $32,609 Building $195,652 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $52,500 Land $7,500 Building $45,000 | $218,800 Land $31,257 Building $187,543 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 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 402 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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