Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 524 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,853 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 67.78-3-3 |
| Primary APN | 146489 67.78-3-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,145 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 003-0359000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 245 N PAIGE AVE REAR 951 1716 PARCEL 35 X 146 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 8003 |
524 University Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3930 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-1330 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 524 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 JUNIPER CT, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-2315 |
| Document Number | 0141093176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14109/3176 |
| Instrument | 2023189952 |
| Name | VISIO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78758 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 University Ave was $5,853, up 170.2% 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 | $5,853.00 (+170.22%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,166.00 (+5.81%) | $44,800 (-) Land $5,800 Building $39,000 | $213,300 (+9.51%) Land $27,615 Building $185,685 |
| 2024 | $2,047.00 | $44,800 (-) Land $5,800 Building $39,000 | $194,783 (+4.33%) Land $25,217 Building $169,566 |
| 2023 | $44,800 Land $5,800 Building $39,000 | $186,700 Land $24,171 Building $162,529 | |
| 2019 | $2,893.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 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 524 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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