Erie County and Collins Town property record for 39 Seneca St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.917 acres (39,858 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,575 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143601 349.15-1-11 |
| Primary APN | 143601 349.15-1-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 39,858 sqft (0.917 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 219 ft deep x 181 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201 0082000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 39 SENECA ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | WHEELER B&B BARDEN HGWY .45A |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
39 Seneca St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2016.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 SENECA ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10905 / 2584 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113045146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Seneca St was $3,575 with exemptions applied, up 71.6% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Collins Town |
| Municipality | Gowanda Village |
| Unified School District | Gowanda Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,575.00 (+71.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,083.00 (+6.55%) | $52,100 (-) Land $4,600 Building $47,500 | $186,100 (+21.45%) Land $16,431 Building $169,669 |
| 2024 | $1,955.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,100 (-) Land $4,600 Building $47,500 | $153,235 (+5.9%) Land $13,529 Building $139,706 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $52,100 (-) Land $4,600 Building $47,500 | $144,700 (+16.69%) Land $12,776 Building $131,924 |
| 2022 | $52,100 Land $4,600 Building $47,500 | $124,000 Land $10,948 Building $113,052 | |
| 2021 | $680.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 39 Seneca St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | GOWANDA VILLAGE serves 2,800 people · EPA ID NY0400340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2022 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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