Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 488 Traverse Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,119 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.25-2-40 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.25-2-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,654 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 413 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 025 0935000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 TRAVERSE BLVD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 370 W BELMONT AV 1151 229PT230 60 X 120 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 8101 |
488 Traverse Blvd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 TRAVERSE BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008227680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11152 / 1925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Traverse Blvd was $8,119 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.3% 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 |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,119.00 (+20.32%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,748.00 (+136.94%) | $63,200 (-) Land $12,000 Building $51,200 | $301,000 (+9.54%) Land $57,152 Building $243,848 |
| 2024 | $2,848.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,200 (-) Land $12,000 Building $51,200 | $274,783 (+4.36%) Land $52,174 Building $222,609 |
| 2023 | $63,200 Land $12,000 Building $51,200 | $263,300 Land $49,994 Building $213,306 | |
| 2019 | $5,327.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Traverse Blvd 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 488 Traverse Blvd 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 634 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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