Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 78 Colonial Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,427 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.30-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.30-1-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030-0724000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 709.8 E ELMWOOD AV 1632 42 50 X 128 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 8201 |
78 Colonial Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 COLONIAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Colonial Ave was $6,427 with exemptions applied, down 22.7% 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 | $6,427.00 (-22.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,317.00 (+304.13%) | $53,000 (-) Land $9,300 Building $43,700 | $252,400 (+9.53%) Land $44,289 Building $208,111 |
| 2024 | $2,058.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $53,000 (-) Land $9,300 Building $43,700 | $230,435 (+4.36%) Land $40,435 Building $190,000 |
| 2023 | $53,000 Land $9,300 Building $43,700 | $220,800 Land $38,744 Building $182,056 | |
| 2019 | $3,376.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Colonial Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Colonial Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 690 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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