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Kenmore and Tonawanda Real Estate

A practical guide to Kenmore and Tonawanda for buyers, sellers and investors, with the questions we recommend asking about any property.

Overview

About Kenmore and Tonawanda

Kenmore is a village within the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County, just north of Buffalo. The Town of Tonawanda and the separate City of Tonawanda lie along the Niagara River.

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Before you buy or sell

What to check on any Kenmore and Tonawanda address

Kenmore, the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda are separate municipalities. Confirm which one a property is in, since taxes, services and rules differ.

  • Which municipality and school district the address is in
  • Property tax bills and any village taxes
  • Whether the property is legally a one-, two- or multi-unit building
  • Age and condition of roof, foundation, sewer, electrical, plumbing and heating
  • Flood and drainage conditions near the river and creeks
  • Parking and snow removal rules

Who this guide is for

Kenmore and Tonawanda for buyers, sellers and investors

Buyers

Tour the specific block, not just the town. See the buying process and first-time buyer guide.

Sellers

Local presentation and pricing matter. Request a valuation for a Kenmore and Tonawanda property.

Investors

Confirm legal unit counts, rents and expenses. Use the analysis calculator.

Everyone

Ask for the actual tax bill and the municipality's current rules. Every statistic on this page links to its source and date.

Kenmore and Tonawanda questions

Kenmore and Tonawanda real estate FAQ

Market snapshot: Kenmore median sale price of about $286,000 over the three months ending July 2026, up 0.3% from a year earlier (Redfin). Source. For the wider region, see our Buffalo housing market report.
What is the median home price in Kenmore, NY?

Homes in the Village of Kenmore sold for a median of about $286,000 over the three months ending July 2026, up 0.3% from a year earlier, according to Redfin.

Is Kenmore part of Tonawanda?

Yes. The Village of Kenmore is inside the Town of Tonawanda. The City of Tonawanda is a separate city, and North Tonawanda is a different city in Niagara County.

What school district serves Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda?

Most of the Village of Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda is served by the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. The City of Tonawanda has its own school district.

Why do buyers like Kenmore?

Kenmore has walkable tree-lined streets, many well-built homes from the 1920s to 1950s, and a short drive to Buffalo, so homes are popular with first-time buyers.

Written by

James and Marcy Wangelin

This guide is general information about Kenmore and Tonawanda and is not a market report. For specific figures, ask us for current data on the area you are considering. Read more about James and about Marcy.

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