Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 38 Duchess Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $111,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,297 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-020-405 |
| Primary APN | 16-020-405 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,230 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 65.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Canopy | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16-020-405 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 DUCHESS DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-2150 SL-51 (FL-205) DUCHESS HGTS S/D 65.5 X 154.68 |
| Legal Subdivision | EBENEZER LAND |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
38 Duchess Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011219548 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11211 / 644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 38 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2306 |
| Document Number | 0140492580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14049/2580 |
| Instrument | 2022078184 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Mar 9, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Duchess Dr was $5,297 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% 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 | $5,297.00 (-0.34%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,315.00 (+2.82%) | $52,500 (-) Land $9,100 Building $43,400 | $218,800 (+4.19%) Land $37,925 Building $180,875 |
| 2024 | $5,169.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,500 (-) Land $9,100 Building $43,400 | $210,000 (+4%) Land $36,400 Building $173,600 |
| 2023 | $52,500 Land $9,100 Building $43,400 | $201,923 Land $35,000 Building $166,923 | |
| 2019 | $4,300.00 |
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 38 Duchess 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.
Wildfire risk around 38 Duchess 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 WEST SENECA serves 23,557 people · EPA ID NY1404543 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 414 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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