2896 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224 Property Records

Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 2896 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,143 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,650 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$191,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$6,700 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Line of Credit
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-704-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-704-000
Alternative APNs
  • 68001345400001013000
  • 146800 134.54-1-13

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,143 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area980 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area7,650 sqft (0.176 acres)
Lot Dimensions169 ft deep x 45 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area184 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number11-704-000
Street Address2896 SENECA ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14224-1863
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code10
Legal DescriptionMC-917 BLK-K SL-24 PT-25 SENECA GARDENS S/D FL-200 45.01 X 169.71(CORNER LOT
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number13.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionWEST SENECA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract11500

Owner

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2896 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1863
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 14, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GREAT ERIE FCU
Aug 29, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PLAZA HM MTG
Jul 24, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 12, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018172854
Deed Book / Page11333 / 7878
Prior Transfer DateJun 28, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0113161907
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address2896 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1863
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0138873420
DateFeb 14, 2019
Book Page13887/3420
Instrument2019030106
Lender
NameGREAT ERIE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressORCHARD PARK, NY 14127
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueFeb 13, 2039
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 29, 2018
Property Address2896 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1863
Document Number0113337878
Book / Page011333 / 007878
Instrument DateAug 27, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$191.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address90 HARLEM RD WEST SENECA NY 142241822, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1822

Mortgage

Document Number138683703
DateAug 29, 2018
Book Page013868/003703
Lender
NamePLAZA HM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWAKEFIELD, MA 01880
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 28, 2048

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 24, 2017
Property Address2896 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1863
Document Number0113161907
Book / Page011316 / 001907
Instrument DateJun 28, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2896 SENECA ST WEST SENECA NY 142241863, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1863

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionWest Seneca Town
Unified School DistrictWest Seneca Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,700.00 (+96.02%)
2025$3,418.00 (-46.22%)$65,500 (-) Land $14,000 Building $51,500$272,900 (+4.16%) Land $58,330 Building $214,570
2024$6,356.00 (+7.67%)$65,500 (-) Land $14,000 Building $51,500$262,000 (+4%) Land $56,000 Building $206,000
2023$65,500 Land $14,000 Building $51,500$251,923 Land $53,846 Building $198,077
2019$5,903.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 637 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
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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