Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 491 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,526 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.78-7-27 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.78-7-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 405 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,660 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 149 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003 0243000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-3041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | COR S PAIGE AVE 1045 1566 30 X 122 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
491 University Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2001.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-3041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20011252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10976 / 8831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 University Ave was $4,526 with a homeowner's exemption, down 17.6% 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 | $4,526.00 (-17.6%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,493.00 (+242.24%) | $35,000 (-) Land $3,600 Building $31,400 | $166,700 (+9.55%) Land $17,146 Building $149,554 |
| 2024 | $1,605.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 (-) Land $3,600 Building $31,400 | $152,174 (+4.37%) Land $15,652 Building $136,522 |
| 2023 | $35,000 Land $3,600 Building $31,400 | $145,800 Land $14,997 Building $130,803 | |
| 2019 | $2,994.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 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 491 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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