Erie County and Collins Town property record for 249 Seneca St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,563 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201-0084000 |
| Primary APN | 201-0084000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 594 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201-0084000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 SENECA ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HGWY FLACH TIETZ HGWY |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
249 Seneca St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2019.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 EXETER RD, DEVON, PA 19333-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113435439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 249 SENECA ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1022 |
| Document Number | 0113435439 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 005439 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 237 EXETER RD DEVON PA 193331607, DEVON, PA 19333-1607 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Seneca St was $4,563 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 | $4,563.00 (+71.61%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,659.00 (+6.53%) | $66,500 (-) Land $4,500 Building $62,000 | $237,500 (+21.43%) Land $16,071 Building $221,429 |
| 2024 | $2,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,500 (-) Land $4,500 Building $62,000 | $195,588 (+5.89%) Land $13,235 Building $182,353 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $66,500 (-) Land $4,500 Building $62,000 | $184,700 (+16.68%) Land $12,498 Building $172,202 |
| 2022 | $66,500 Land $4,500 Building $62,000 | $158,300 Land $10,712 Building $147,588 | |
| 2021 | $868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 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 249 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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