Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 305 Center Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,284 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.552 acres (24,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,549 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-781-003 |
| Primary APN | 20-781-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,284 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 24,000 sqft (0.552 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 20-781-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 CENTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 06 - INDUS |
| Legal Description | PART OF FL-123 EBENEZER LAND'S 100 X 240.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE EBENEZER LANDS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
305 Center Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 CENTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016103061 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11296 / 3807 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0110910236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Center Rd was $7,549, up 90.2% 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 | $7,549.00 (+90.15%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,970.00 (-46.24%) | $75,000 (-) Land $13,100 Building $61,900 | $312,500 (+4.17%) Land $54,583 Building $257,917 |
| 2024 | $7,385.00 | $75,000 (-) Land $13,100 Building $61,900 | $300,000 (+4%) Land $52,400 Building $247,600 |
| 2023 | $75,000 Land $13,100 Building $61,900 | $288,462 Land $50,385 Building $238,077 | |
| 2019 | $6,919.00 |
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 305 Center Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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 305 Center Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 234 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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