Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 246 Collins Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,810 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-941-140 |
| Primary APN | 3-941-140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,450 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3-941-140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 COLLINS AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-1832 SL-14 (FL-135) NEW PARK S/D 50 X 128.84 IRR. |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
246 Collins Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 COLLINS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| May 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005532 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11090 / 9426 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112225146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 246 COLLINS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1186 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 COLLINGS AVE, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1186 |
| Document Number | 0140421941 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14042/1941 |
| Instrument | 2022040336 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 246 COLLINS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1186 |
| Document Number | 0139054585 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 COLLINS AVE WEST SENECA NY 142241186, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1186 |
| Document Number | 0139054585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013905/004585 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 246 Collins Ave was $4,810 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% 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 | $4,810.00 (-0.41%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,830.00 (+3.58%) | $46,200 (-) Land $6,400 Building $39,800 | $192,500 (+4.17%) Land $26,667 Building $165,833 |
| 2024 | $4,663.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,200 (-) Land $6,400 Building $39,800 | $184,800 (+4%) Land $25,600 Building $159,200 |
| 2023 | $46,200 Land $6,400 Building $39,800 | $177,692 Land $24,615 Building $153,077 | |
| 2019 | $3,936.00 |
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 246 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 246 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 |
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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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