Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 38 Chaplin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,600 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,850 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.75-7-7 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.75-7-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,025 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 345 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 014-0830000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 CHAPLIN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 350 N STARIN AVE 1234 200 35 X 115 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 8002 |
38 Chaplin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 CHAPLIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031489 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11038 / 591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 38 CHAPLIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2402 |
| Document Number | 0138130287 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 CHAPLIN DR TONAWANDA NY 142232402, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2402 |
| Document Number | 0138130287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013813/000287 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | KENMORE, NY 14217 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Chaplin Dr was $3,850 with exemptions applied, down 32.8% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Tonawanda Town |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,850.00 (-32.76%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,726.00 (+305.81%) | $39,000 (-) Land $6,200 Building $32,800 | $185,700 (+9.52%) Land $29,522 Building $156,178 |
| 2024 | $1,411.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $39,000 (-) Land $6,200 Building $32,800 | $169,565 (+4.35%) Land $26,956 Building $142,609 |
| 2023 | $39,000 Land $6,200 Building $32,800 | $162,500 Land $25,833 Building $136,667 | |
| 2019 | $3,021.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Chaplin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 38 Chaplin Dr 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 | TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. serves 72,571 people · EPA ID NY1404556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 906 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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