Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 506 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,110 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,981 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-0356000 |
| Primary APN | 003-0356000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,110 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 272 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003-0356000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 506 UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 70 N PAIGE AVE 951 & 1045 1711 35 X 145.98 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENILWORTH PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
506 University Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1995.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10887 / 726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 University Ave was $6,981 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 | $6,981.00 (+20.32%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,802.00 (+114.41%) | $54,000 (-) Land $5,300 Building $48,700 | $257,100 (+9.51%) Land $25,234 Building $231,866 |
| 2024 | $2,706.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,000 (-) Land $5,300 Building $48,700 | $234,783 (+4.35%) Land $23,044 Building $211,739 |
| 2023 | $54,000 Land $5,300 Building $48,700 | $225,000 Land $22,083 Building $202,917 | |
| 2019 | $4,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 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 506 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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