Erie County and Collins Town property record for 245 Seneca St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,408 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201-0084100 |
| Primary APN | 201-0084100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201-0084100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 SENECA ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THARNISH FLACH STEWARD HGWY .25AC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
245 Seneca St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 SENECA ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014107417 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11264 / 7611 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 Seneca St was $5,408 with a homeowner's exemption, up 71.6% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Collins Town |
| Municipality | Gowanda Village |
| Unified School District | Gowanda Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,408.00 (+71.63%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,151.00 (+6.52%) | $78,800 (-) Land $4,200 Building $74,600 | $281,400 (+21.42%) Land $14,998 Building $266,402 |
| 2024 | $2,958.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,800 (-) Land $4,200 Building $74,600 | $231,765 (+5.88%) Land $12,353 Building $219,412 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $78,800 (-) Land $4,200 Building $74,600 | $218,900 (+16.68%) Land $11,667 Building $207,233 |
| 2022 | $78,800 Land $4,200 Building $74,600 | $187,600 Land $9,999 Building $177,601 | |
| 2021 | $1,028.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Seneca St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 11 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 245 Seneca 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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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