Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 38 Emerald Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,912 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-439-140 |
| Primary APN | 21-439-140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 374 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 387 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Canopy | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 21-439-140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 EMERALD DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 05 - COMME |
| Legal Description | MC-1862 SL-19 (FL-168) GREENMEADOW'S S/D 60 X 131.76 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 12002 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 EMERALD DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,912.00 (+2.64%) | $68,900 (+0.73%) Land $7,800 Building $61,100 | $287,100 (+4.93%) Land $32,502 Building $254,598 |
| 2024 | $6,734.00 (+15.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,400 (-) Land $7,800 Building $60,600 | $273,600 (+4%) Land $31,200 Building $242,400 |
| 2023 | $68,400 Land $7,800 Building $60,600 | $263,077 Land $30,000 Building $233,077 | |
| 2019 | $5,830.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | 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 304 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 |
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