518 Columbus Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Property Records

Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City property record for 518 Columbus Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,111 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size	0.046 acres (2,040 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$7,500 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill	$50 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Sale Sep 2022 Foreclosure + 1 more
APN	`060300 79.19-1-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060300 79.19-1-25`
Alternative APNs	`03000790190001025000` `030027780`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,111 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	755 sqft
Upper Floors Area	356 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1916
Effective Year Built	Effective 1916
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	2,040 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions	68 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	164 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	030027780
Street Address	518 COLUMBUS AVE
City	DUNKIRK
State	NY
Zip	14048-2612
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	30 X 67.5 RES; OLD APN: 060300 43-3-22
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	25.000
Jurisdiction	CHAUTAUQUA NY
Township / Civil Division	DUNKIRK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	35700

Owner

518 Columbus Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.

Source: Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	521 DEER ST, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-2615
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 2, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 1, 2022	Public Action, Foreclosure
Jul 28, 2020	Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 19, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2655 / 792
Last Transfer Date	Aug 30, 2022
Transfer Doc	DE2022005750
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CHAUTAUQUA NY
Recording Date	Sep 2, 2022
Property Address	518 COLUMBUS AVE, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-2612
Document Number	DE2022005750
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2022
Instrument	DE2022005750
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	521 DEER ST, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-2615

September 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	CHAUTAUQUA NY
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2022
Property Address	518 COLUMBUS AVE, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-2612
Document Number	DE2022005668
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2022
Instrument	DE2022005668
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	GERACE OFFICE BUILDING OFC BUILDING, BUILDING, MAYVILLE, NY 14757

July 2020: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	CHAUTAUQUA NY
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2020
Property Address	518 COLUMBUS AVE, DUNKIRK, NY 14048-2612
Document Number	DE2020003968
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2020
Instrument	DE2020003968
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	GERACE OFFICE BUILDING OFC BUILDING, BUILDING, MAYVILLE, NY 14757

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 518 Columbus Ave was $50, up 4.2% from the year before.

Source: Chautauqua County and Dunkirk City assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Chautauqua County
Municipality	Dunkirk City
Unified School District	Dunkirk City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$50.00 (+4.17%)
2025	$48.00	$1,200 Land $1,200	$2,727 Land $2,727
2023		$1,200 (-) Land $1,200	$2,182 (+14.54%) Land $2,182
2022		$1,200 Land $1,200	$1,905 Land $1,905

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 518 Columbus Ave.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 518 Columbus 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	DUNKIRK CITY serves 12,743 people · EPA ID NY0600360
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2022
Lead	10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	29 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 670 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 Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: DFT Local Service.

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