Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 159 Thorndale Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,283 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-522-000 |
| Primary APN | 11-522-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,216 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11-522-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 THORNDALE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1877 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-917 BLK-E SL-4 PT-3 SENECA GARDENS S/D 56 X 111.00 (FL-200) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 THORNDALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1877 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10888 / 885 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 5, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1088000885 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,283.00 (-49.1%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,415.00 (+101.22%) | $42,800 (-) Land $4,300 Building $38,500 | $178,300 (+4.15%) Land $17,913 Building $160,387 |
| 2024 | $4,182.00 (+23.95%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $42,800 (-) Land $4,300 Building $38,500 | $171,200 (+4%) Land $17,200 Building $154,000 |
| 2023 | $42,800 Land $4,300 Building $38,500 | $164,615 Land $16,538 Building $148,077 | |
| 2019 | $3,374.00 |
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 | 4 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 637 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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