438 Westgate Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217 Property Records

Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 438 Westgate Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,972 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$154,450 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$7,679 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN146401 77.28-1-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN146401 77.28-1-8
Alternative APNs
  • 64010772800001008000
  • 209 0653000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,612 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area806 sqft
2nd Floor Area806 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,972 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions112 ft deep x 43.8 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number209 0653000
Street Address438 WESTGATE RD
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14217-2221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code03 - MULTI
Legal Description357 E MILITARY RD 1223 142 PT 141 43.75X 112
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number8.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionTONAWANDA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract8800

Owner

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address438 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 30, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202394314
Deed Book / Page11417 / 8164
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJun 2, 2023
Property Address438 WESTGATE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14217-2221
Document Number0114178164
Book / Page11417 / 8164
Instrument DateMay 30, 2023
Instrument2023094314
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$618.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address438 WESTGATE RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-2221

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address438 WESTGATE RD, KENMORE, NY 14217-2221

Mortgage

Document Number0140926130
DateJun 2, 2023
Instrument14092/6130
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionTonawanda Town
MunicipalityKenmore Village
Unified School DistrictKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,679.00 (+577.76%)
2025$1,133.00 (+6.79%)$46,300 (-) Land $7,500 Building $38,800$220,500 (+9.54%) Land $35,718 Building $184,782
2024$1,061.00$46,300 (-) Land $7,500 Building $38,800$201,304 (+4.36%) Land $32,609 Building $168,695
2023Homeowner's exemption$46,300 (-) Land $7,500 Building $38,800$192,900 (+20.79%) Land $31,247 Building $161,653
2022$46,300 Land $7,500 Building $38,800$159,700 Land $25,869 Building $133,831

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKENMORE VILLAGE
serves 15,423 people · EPA ID NY1410142
Water SourcePurchased surface water from TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT.
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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