Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 56 Kenview Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,459 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Oct 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-0293000 |
| Primary APN | 029-0293000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,480 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 319 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 029-0293000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 KENVIEW AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 1145 E ELMWOOD AVE 1275 226 40 X 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 8202 |
56 Kenview Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 KENVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE SHORE SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202195596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11380 / 3018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111885079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 56 KENVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1418 |
| Document Number | 0113803018 |
| Book / Page | 11380 / 3018 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021095596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,140.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 KENVIEW AVE, 56, TONAWANDA, NY 14217-1418 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 184 ASHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1902 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 56 KENVIEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1418 |
| Document Number | 0139665316 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 KENVIEW AVE BUFFALO NY 142171418, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1418 |
| Document Number | 0139665316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013966/005316 |
| Name | LAKE SHORE SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | DUNKIRK, NY 14048 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Kenview Ave was $6,459, up 170.7% 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 | $6,459.00 (+170.7%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,386.00 (+5.58%) | $50,300 (-) Land $7,000 Building $43,300 | $239,500 (+9.51%) Land $33,330 Building $206,170 |
| 2024 | $2,260.00 | $50,300 (-) Land $7,000 Building $43,300 | $218,696 (+4.34%) Land $30,435 Building $188,261 |
| 2023 | $50,300 Land $7,000 Building $43,300 | $209,600 Land $29,169 Building $180,431 | |
| 2019 | $4,115.00 |
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 56 Kenview 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 56 Kenview 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 658 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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