Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 21 Emerald Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,513 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-435-200 |
| Primary APN | 21-435-200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 21-435-200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 EMERALD DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-3403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 05 - COMME |
| Legal Description | MC-1862 SL-31(FL-168/169) GREENMEADOWS S/D 60 X 131.76 |
| Legal Subdivision | EBENEZER LANDS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 12002 |
21 Emerald Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 EMERALD DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200922066 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11155 / 2489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Emerald Dr was $4,513 with exemptions applied, down 0.6% 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 | $4,513.00 (-0.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,540.00 (+2.55%) | $45,100 (-) Land $7,800 Building $37,300 | $187,900 (+4.16%) Land $32,497 Building $155,403 |
| 2024 | $4,427.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,100 (-) Land $7,800 Building $37,300 | $180,400 (+4%) Land $31,200 Building $149,200 |
| 2023 | $45,100 Land $7,800 Building $37,300 | $173,462 Land $30,000 Building $143,462 | |
| 2019 | $3,664.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Emerald Dr 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 21 Emerald 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 304 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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