Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 497 Cornwall Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,889 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 53.12-4-24 |
| Primary APN | 146489 53.12-4-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 021 0126000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 CORNWALL AVE |
| City | TONAWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14150-7105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 452 S GLENALBY RD 1863 237 49.5X 105 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 7902 |
497 Cornwall Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 CORNWALL AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-7105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111268634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 497 Cornwall Ave was $6,889 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.4% 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 | $6,889.00 (+20.39%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,722.00 (+134.99%) | $53,500 (-) Land $8,200 Building $45,300 | $254,800 (+9.54%) Land $39,053 Building $215,747 |
| 2024 | $2,435.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,500 (-) Land $8,200 Building $45,300 | $232,609 (+4.36%) Land $35,652 Building $196,957 |
| 2023 | $53,500 Land $8,200 Building $45,300 | $222,900 Land $34,164 Building $188,736 | |
| 2019 | $4,432.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Cornwall Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 497 Cornwall 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 482 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures