Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 429 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,127 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Loan Modification Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-0256000 |
| Primary APN | 003-0256000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,272 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003-0256000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 429 UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | COR N FORD AVE 951 1582 1583 76 X 122 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
429 University Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 429 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-3039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI M&T BK |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M&T BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018123721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11330 / 8597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 429 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-3039 |
| Document Number | 0113690165 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 UNIVERSITY AVE TONAWANDA NY 142233039, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-3039 |
| Document Number | 0113690165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011369/000165 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 429 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-3039 |
| Document Number | 0139639663 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 UNIVERSITY AVE TONAWANDA NY 142233039, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-3039 |
| Document Number | 0139639663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013963/009663 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 429 University Ave was $6,127, up 166.6% 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 |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,127.00 (+166.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,298.00 (+5.75%) | $47,100 (-) Land $11,400 Building $35,700 | $224,300 (+9.53%) Land $54,289 Building $170,011 |
| 2024 | $2,173.00 | $47,100 (-) Land $11,400 Building $35,700 | $204,783 (+4.32%) Land $49,565 Building $155,218 |
| 2023 | $47,100 Land $11,400 Building $35,700 | $196,300 Land $47,512 Building $148,788 | |
| 2019 | $4,369.00 |
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 429 University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 429 University 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 |
|---|
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 | TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. serves 72,571 people · EPA ID NY1404556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| 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 | None 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 905 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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