Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 72 Saint Johns Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,984 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 78.36-2-2 |
| Primary APN | 146489 78.36-2-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 761 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 723 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 015-0558000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 SAINT JOHNS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-3125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 42 S WILTON PKWY 1538 PTS171TO173 50 X 115 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 8002 |
72 Saint Johns Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 SAINT JOHNS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-3125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Saint Johns Ave was $7,984 with exemptions applied, down 22.6% 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 | $7,984.00 (-22.55%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $10,309.00 (+262.87%) | $64,100 (-) Land $8,800 Building $55,300 | $305,200 (+9.51%) Land $41,900 Building $263,300 |
| 2024 | $2,841.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $64,100 (-) Land $8,800 Building $55,300 | $278,696 (+4.34%) Land $38,261 Building $240,435 |
| 2023 | $64,100 Land $8,800 Building $55,300 | $267,100 Land $36,669 Building $230,431 | |
| 2019 | $5,122.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Saint Johns Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 72 Saint Johns 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 |
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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 974 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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