Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 83 Colonial Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,745 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-0696000 |
| Primary APN | 030-0696000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 967 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 276 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 464 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,272 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030-0696000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 83 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 656 E ELMWOOD AV 1632 14 49 X 128 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 8201 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 83 COLONIAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,745.00 (+142.71%) | $54,800 (-) Land $9,100 Building $45,700 | $261,000 (+9.54%) Land $43,341 Building $217,659 |
| 2024 | $2,367.00 (-46.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,800 (-) Land $9,100 Building $45,700 | $238,261 (+4.36%) Land $39,565 Building $198,696 |
| 2023 | $54,800 Land $9,100 Building $45,700 | $228,300 Land $37,911 Building $190,389 | |
| 2019 | $4,439.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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