Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 3160 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,598 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-774-000 |
| Primary APN | 20-774-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,598 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,437 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 885 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 33,440 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 176 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 20-774-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3160 SENECA ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Legal Description | PART OF FL-125 EBENEZER LAND'S 176 X 190.00 IRR. |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 WALTER AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-4032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202148988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11376 / 4475 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113764468 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3160 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2664 |
| Document Number | 0113764475 |
| Book / Page | 11376 / 4475 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 HANCOCK AVE, 251, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2311 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3160 SENECA ST, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2664 |
| Document Number | 0139851284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13985/1284 |
| Instrument | 2021048989 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3160 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2664 |
| Document Number | 0113764468 |
| Book / Page | 11376 / 4468 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 PINEWOOD DR, 217, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-4921 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 GLENSIDE CT, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2533 |
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
| 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 | $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.
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 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 | 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.
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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 133 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures