Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 196 Laurelton Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,101 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-216-084 |
| Primary APN | 28-216-084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 28-216-084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 LAURELTON DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-3914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 05 - COMME |
| Legal Description | MC-2160 SL-83 (FL-372) CASTLETON COURT S/D PT-II 60 X 150.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLETON COURT SUBDIVISION PART 2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 12002 |
196 Laurelton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 SUSAN LN, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114492697 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 196 LAURELTON DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3914 |
| Document Number | 0114492697 |
| Book / Page | 11449 / 2697 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025147078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 LAURELTON DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3914 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 SUSAN LN, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2721 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Laurelton Dr was $4,101 with exemptions applied, down 65.7% 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 | $4,101.00 (-65.73%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $11,965.00 (+229.71%) | $62,500 (-) Land $8,300 Building $54,200 | $260,400 (+4.16%) Land $34,581 Building $225,819 |
| 2024 | $3,629.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $62,500 (-) Land $8,300 Building $54,200 | $250,000 (+4%) Land $33,200 Building $216,800 |
| 2023 | $62,500 Land $8,300 Building $54,200 | $240,385 Land $31,923 Building $208,462 | |
| 2019 | $2,189.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Laurelton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 196 Laurelton Dr is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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