Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 245 Collins Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,215 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,633 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-562-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-562-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,215 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3-562-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 COLLINS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-1308 PT SL-345,346 WINCHESTER HGTS S/D 55 X 113.24 (FL-135) |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
245 Collins Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 COLLINS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201638236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11292 / 5777 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112825371 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 Collins Ave was $5,633, up 97.2% 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 | $5,633.00 (+97.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,857.00 (-48.27%) | $57,500 (-) Land $6,700 Building $50,800 | $239,600 (+4.17%) Land $27,919 Building $211,681 |
| 2024 | $5,523.00 | $57,500 (-) Land $6,700 Building $50,800 | $230,000 (+4%) Land $26,800 Building $203,200 |
| 2023 | $57,500 Land $6,700 Building $50,800 | $221,154 Land $25,769 Building $195,385 | |
| 2019 | $5,429.00 |
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 245 Collins Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
The area around 245 Collins Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 621 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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