Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 520 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 694 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $212,605 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,061 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.78-3-5 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.78-3-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 694 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,680 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003-0358000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 175 N PAIGE AVE 951 1714 1715 70 X 123 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENILWORTH PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
520 University Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3900 CAPITAL CITY BLVD, LANSING, MI 48906-2147 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Beneficiary / Creditor |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026137026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11464 / 206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000137026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Referee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 520 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000137026 |
| Book / Page | 11464 / 206 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026137026 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $86,052.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 CAPITAL CITY BLVD, LANSING, MI 48906-2147 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 University Ave was $4,061, up 122.3% 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 | $4,061.00 (+122.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,827.00 (-50.22%) | $31,100 (-) Land $10,600 Building $20,500 | $148,100 (+9.53%) Land $50,478 Building $97,622 |
| 2024 | $3,670.00 | $31,100 (-) Land $10,600 Building $20,500 | $135,217 (+4.33%) Land $46,087 Building $89,130 |
| 2023 | $31,100 Land $10,600 Building $20,500 | $129,600 Land $44,172 Building $85,428 | |
| 2019 | $2,937.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 520 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 520 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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