Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 88 Colonial Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,557 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,174 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.30-1-3 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.30-1-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,557 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 375 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| 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 | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030 0726000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 609.8 E ELMWOOD AV 1632 44 50 X 128 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 8201 |
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 COLONIAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTHWEST BANK |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022206210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11409 / 8634 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 88 COLONIAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 IRVING TER, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2319 |
| Document Number | 0140729442 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14072/9442 |
| Instrument | 2022206366 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARREN, PA 16365 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Aug 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 88 COLONIAL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1104 |
| Document Number | 0114098634 |
| Book / Page | 11409 / 8634 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022206210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $920.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 COLONIAL AVE, 88, TONAWANDA, NY 14217-1104 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 212 CHADDUCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1510 |
| Document Number | 0140729084 |
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| Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14072/9084 |
| Instrument | 2022206211 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
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 | $6,174.00 (+173.43%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,258.00 (+6.96%) | $48,500 (-) Land $9,300 Building $39,200 | $231,000 (+9.55%) Land $44,295 Building $186,705 |
| 2024 | $2,111.00 (+13.37%) | $48,500 (-) Land $9,300 Building $39,200 | $210,870 (+4.34%) Land $40,435 Building $170,435 |
| 2023 | $48,500 Land $9,300 Building $39,200 | $202,100 Land $38,753 Building $163,347 | |
| 2019 | $1,862.00 |
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.
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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