Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 25 Benson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,926 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-890-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-890-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,298 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 382 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10-890-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 25 BENSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-824 BLK-B SL-8,FL-35 H.J. MANZEL S/D 35 X 187.54 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
25 Benson Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019209601 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11350 / 3793 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111881941 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 25 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Document Number | 0140151577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14015/1577 |
| Instrument | 2021183280 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 25 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Document Number | 0113503793 |
| Book / Page | 011350 / 003793 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 FLORIDA ST BUFFALO NY 142081329, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1329 |
| Document Number | 139123421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013912/003421 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 25 Benson Ave was $3,926, up 90.8% 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 | $3,926.00 (+90.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,058.00 (-47.31%) | $39,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $35,700 | $162,500 (+4.17%) Land $13,750 Building $148,750 |
| 2024 | $3,906.00 | $39,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $35,700 | $156,000 (+4%) Land $13,200 Building $142,800 |
| 2023 | $39,000 Land $3,300 Building $35,700 | $150,000 Land $12,692 Building $137,308 | |
| 2019 | $3,321.00 |
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 25 Benson Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 25 Benson 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 697 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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