Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 3540 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,408 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-133-000 |
| Primary APN | 21-133-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 934 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 609 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,130 sqft (0.417 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 259 ft deep x 70.1 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 21-133-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3540 SENECA ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-3436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 06 - INDUS |
| Legal Description | MC-1012 SL-23 PT-22 NEWELL TRACT (FL-155) 70.07 X 259.27 IRR. |
| Legal Subdivision | GERMAN PURCHASE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
3540 Seneca St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3540 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200526488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11101 / 101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3540 Seneca St was $4,408 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.7% 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 | $4,408.00 (-0.72%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,440.00 (+1.95%) | $44,000 (-) Land $11,600 Building $32,400 | $183,300 (+4.15%) Land $48,325 Building $134,975 |
| 2024 | $4,355.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 (-) Land $11,600 Building $32,400 | $176,000 (+4%) Land $46,400 Building $129,600 |
| 2023 | $44,000 Land $11,600 Building $32,400 | $169,231 Land $44,615 Building $124,616 | |
| 2019 | $3,580.00 |
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 3540 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 | 3 in force |
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 3540 Seneca St 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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