Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 47 Colton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,772 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,714 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.38-5-19 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.38-5-19 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,772 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,686 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,275 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4236 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 COLTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 COLTON TRACT D3 183 X 25 X 130.77 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
47 Colton Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 COLTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201357163 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11241 / 3126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Colton Ave was $2,714 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,714.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $106,000 Land $5,200 Building $100,800 | $165,625 Land $8,125 Building $157,500 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $106,000 (-) Land $5,200 Building $100,800 | $134,200 (+13.92%) Land $6,583 Building $127,617 |
| 2022 | $106,000 Land $5,200 Building $100,800 | $117,800 Land $5,779 Building $112,021 | |
| 2021 | $1,898.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Colton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2002.
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 (2002) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2002 · river or lake flooding |
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 47 Colton 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 730 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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