897 Tonawanda St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 897 Tonawanda St, Buffalo, NY 14207

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details2,811 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,910 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$43,000 (Jun 2001)
Tax Bill$3,001 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 77.48-6-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 77.48-6-17
Alternative APNs
  • 02000774800006017000
  • 05380000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,811 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area725 sqft
Unfinished Basement725 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area3,910 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 34 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area361 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area520 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPartial
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number05380000
Street Address897 TONAWANDA ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14207-1441
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-3C
Legal DescriptionNORTH COR RIVERSIDE
Legal SubdivisionJONES TRACT
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number17.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract5802

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address64 LEONARD ST, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2009
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCorporation

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 28, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page10984 / 3593
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 9, 2025
Property Address897 TONAWANDA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1441
Document Number0114517388
Book / Page11451 / 7388
Instrument DateOct 9, 2025
Instrument2025185038
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address897 TONAWANDA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-1441

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address64 LEONARD ST, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2009

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,001.00 (+13.8%)$186,200 (+84.36%) Land $11,700 Building $174,500$186,200 (+13.38%) Land $11,700 Building $174,500
2024$2,637.00 (+403.24%)$101,000 (-) Land $3,900 Building $97,100$164,228 (+13.82%) Land $6,341 Building $157,887
2023$524.00$101,000 Land $3,900 Building $97,100$144,286 Land $5,571 Building $138,715

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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