Cattaraugus County and Persia Town property record for 20 Saint John St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $60 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Jul 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 047201 8.083-1-8 |
| Primary APN | 047201 8.083-1-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,008 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0439 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 SAINT JOHN ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 28 06 08 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CATTARAUGUS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | PERSIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
20 Saint John St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Cattaraugus County and Persia Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 SAINT JOHN ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1123 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23616 / 4001 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATTARAUGUS NY |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 SAINT JOHN ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000005300 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 SAINT JOHN ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1123 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATTARAUGUS NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 SAINT JOHN ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000009438 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 303 COURT ST LITTLE VALLEY NY 147551028, LITTLE VALLEY, NY 14755-1028 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATTARAUGUS NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 SAINT JOHN ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000006045 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 303 COURT ST LITTLE VALLEY NY 147551028, LITTLE VALLEY, NY 14755-1028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Saint John St was $60, down 34.1% from the year before.
Source: Cattaraugus County and Persia Town assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| County Subdivision | Persia Town |
| Municipality | Gowanda Village |
| Unified School District | Gowanda Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60.00 (-34.07%) | ||
| 2025 | $91.00 (+49.18%) | $3,000 Land $3,000 | $3,000 Land $3,000 |
| 2024 | $61.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,800 Land $2,800 | $2,800 Land $2,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 20 Saint John St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 53 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 124 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 124 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 20 Saint John St 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 | GOWANDA VILLAGE serves 2,800 people · EPA ID NY0400340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2022 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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