3160 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224 Property Records

Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 3160 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,598 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.77 acres (33,440 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$175,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$4,567 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-774-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-774-000
Alternative APNs
  • 68001341400004028000
  • 146800 134.14-4-28

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,598 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,437 sqft
2nd Floor Area885 sqft
Upper Floors Area276 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area33,440 sqft (0.77 acres)
Lot Dimensions190 ft deep x 176 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number20-774-000
Street Address3160 SENECA ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14224-2664
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code12
Legal DescriptionPART OF FL-125 EBENEZER LAND'S 176 X 190.00 IRR.
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number28.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionWEST SENECA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract11700

Owner

3160 Seneca St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address20 WALTER AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-4032
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2021Executor's Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Mar 15, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202148988
Deed Book / Page11376 / 4475
Prior Transfer DateMar 13, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0113764468
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 15, 2021
Property Address3160 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2664
Document Number0113764475
Book / Page11376 / 4475
Instrument DateMar 13, 2021
Instrument2021048988
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$700.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address251 HANCOCK AVE, 251, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2311

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3160 SENECA ST, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2664

Mortgage

Document Number0139851284
DateMar 15, 2021
Book Page13985/1284
Instrument2021048989
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 15, 2021
Property Address3160 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2664
Document Number0113764468
Book / Page11376 / 4468
Instrument DateMar 13, 2021
Instrument2021048986
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address217 PINEWOOD DR, 217, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-4921

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18 GLENSIDE CT, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2533

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3160 Seneca St was $4,567, up 88.3% from the year before.

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$4,567.00 (+88.25%)
2025$2,426.00 (-46.66%)$45,000 (-) Land $8,300 Building $36,700$187,500 (+4.17%) Land $34,583 Building $152,917
2024$4,548.00$45,000 (-) Land $8,300 Building $36,700$180,000 (+4%) Land $33,200 Building $146,800
2023$45,000 Land $8,300 Building $36,700$173,077 Land $31,923 Building $141,154
2019$4,298.00

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

FEMA maps place 3160 Seneca St 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1979–1987)
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

The area around 3160 Seneca St 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 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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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