Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 42 Aurora Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,021 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,400 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,370 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-386-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-386-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,021 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,121 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,070 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 964 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2-386-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 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-386 TO 388 WINCHESTER S/D (FL-133) 90 X 122.50 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
42 Aurora Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 AURORA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041132 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11087 / 2972 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Aurora Ave was $5,370, up 87.2% 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 | $5,370.00 (+87.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,868.00 (-45.28%) | $52,900 (-) Land $10,300 Building $42,600 | $220,400 (+4.16%) Land $42,913 Building $177,487 |
| 2024 | $5,241.00 | $52,900 (-) Land $10,300 Building $42,600 | $211,600 (+4%) Land $41,200 Building $170,400 |
| 2023 | $52,900 Land $10,300 Building $42,600 | $203,462 Land $39,615 Building $163,847 | |
| 2019 | $4,125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 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 42 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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