533 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Records

Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 533 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.257 acres (11,178 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$143,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,924 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`146489 67.78-4-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`146489 67.78-4-1`
Alternative APNs	`64890677800004001000` `003-0237000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	11,178 sqft (0.257 acres)
Lot Dimensions	80.8 ft deep x 138 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	336 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	003-0237000
Street Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14223-2645
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A
Legal Description	278 N PAIGE AVE 1045SL PTS1557&1558 138.4X 80.75
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	1.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	TONAWANDA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	8003

Owner

533 University Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2645
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA
Mar 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA
Sep 3, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 3, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202154011
Deed Book / Page	11376 / 8332
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2645
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2023
Title Company	ACCURATE TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2645

Mortgage

Document Number	0140815752
Date	Jan 30, 2023
Book Page	14081/5752
Instrument	2023015893

Lender

Name	KEY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44144

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2021
Property Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2645
Document Number	0113768332
Book / Page	11376 / 8332
Instrument Date	Mar 4, 2021
Instrument	2021054011
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$572.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	84 SWEENEY ST # 7, 84, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-5822

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2645

Mortgage

Document Number	0139862675
Date	Mar 22, 2021
Book Page	13986/2675
Instrument	2021054012

Lender

Name	KEY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

September 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2020
Property Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2645
Document Number	0113654688
Book / Page	011365 / 004688
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9830 E HOLLAND RD HOLLAND NY 140809502, HOLLAND, NY 14080-9502

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2020
Property Address	533 UNIVERSITY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2645
Document Number	0113654691
Book / Page	011365 / 004691
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$93.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	84 SWEENEY ST #C7 NORTH TONAWANDA NY 141205822, C7, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-5822

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 533 University Ave was $5,924, up 167.6% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Tonawanda Town
Unified School District	Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,924.00 (+167.57%)
2025	$2,214.00 (+5.93%)	$45,300 (-) Land $11,200 Building $34,100	$215,700 (+9.52%) Land $53,330 Building $162,370
2024	$2,090.00	$45,300 (-) Land $11,200 Building $34,100	$196,957 (+4.32%) Land $48,696 Building $148,261
2023		$45,300 Land $11,200 Building $34,100	$188,800 Land $46,679 Building $142,121
2019	$2,805.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 533 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.

Wildfire

The area around 533 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 748 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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