Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 188 E and West Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.44 acres (62,726 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,016 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-118-000 |
| Primary APN | 28-118-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 62,726 sqft (1.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 844 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 588 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 28-118-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 E AND WEST RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-3954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | PART OF FL-331 EBENEZER LAND'S(1.44 AC'S 75 X 844.76 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 12002 |
188 E and West Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 E AND WEST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3954 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017153471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11316 / 6859 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112894721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 188 E AND WEST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3954 |
| Document Number | 0113166859 |
| Book / Page | 011316 / 006859 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $237.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 188 E and West Rd was $9,016, up 97.6% from the year before.
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 | $9,016.00 (+97.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,562.00 (-48.15%) | $92,800 (-) Land $16,500 Building $76,300 | $386,700 (+4.18%) Land $68,756 Building $317,944 |
| 2024 | $8,799.00 | $92,800 (-) Land $16,500 Building $76,300 | $371,200 (+4%) Land $66,000 Building $305,200 |
| 2023 | $92,800 Land $16,500 Building $76,300 | $356,923 Land $63,462 Building $293,461 | |
| 2019 | $8,231.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 188 E and West Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 188 E and West Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 WEST SENECA serves 23,557 people · EPA ID NY1404543 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 314 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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