Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 35 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,830 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,533 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-5-8 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-5-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,830 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6660 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 35 BALEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SUB LOT 1O G 10 54 X 145 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
35 Balen Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2019 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113482529 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 35 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138524728 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13852/4728 |
| Instrument | 2018075311 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 9, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 35 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113482529 |
| Book / Page | 011348 / 002529 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 BALEN DR LACKAWANNA NY 142183605, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 35 Balen Dr was $2,533 with exemptions applied.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,533.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $132,000 Land $12,700 Building $119,300 | $206,250 Land $19,844 Building $186,406 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $132,000 (-) Land $12,700 Building $119,300 | $167,100 (+13.91%) Land $16,077 Building $151,023 |
| 2022 | $132,000 Land $12,700 Building $119,300 | $146,700 Land $14,114 Building $132,586 | |
| 2021 | $734.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 Balen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · 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 35 Balen Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 228 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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