Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 38 Aurora Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,105 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,555 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,407 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-389-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-389-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,105 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,380 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2-389-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 AURORA AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-299 SL'S-389 & 390 WINCHESTER LANDS S/D 60 X 122.50 (FL-133) |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
38 Aurora Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 AURORA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005346 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11092 / 8302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Aurora Ave was $3,407 with exemptions applied, down 28.6% 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 | $3,407.00 (-28.62%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,773.00 (+45.78%) | $44,800 (-) Land $7,600 Building $37,200 | $186,700 (+4.19%) Land $31,672 Building $155,028 |
| 2024 | $3,274.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $44,800 (-) Land $7,600 Building $37,200 | $179,200 (+4%) Land $30,400 Building $148,800 |
| 2023 | $44,800 Land $7,600 Building $37,200 | $172,308 Land $29,231 Building $143,077 | |
| 2019 | $2,778.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Aurora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 67 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 67 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 67 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · other causes |
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 38 Aurora Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 200 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 |
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