Erie County and Collins Town property record for 42 Union St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,452 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,683 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 203-0005000 |
| Primary APN | 203-0005000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 13,452 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 57.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203-0005000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 UNION ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HGWY-VILLAGE OF GOWANDA HOERBELT UNION ROAD TRUS .24AC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
42 Union St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 164, NORTH COLLINS, NY 14111-0164 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006173476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11117 / 5172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Union St was $2,683, up 74.6% 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 | $2,683.00 (+74.56%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,537.00 (+4.77%) | $39,100 (-) Land $2,900 Building $36,200 | $139,600 (+21.39%) Land $10,354 Building $129,246 |
| 2024 | $1,467.00 | $39,100 (-) Land $2,900 Building $36,200 | $115,000 (+5.89%) Land $8,529 Building $106,471 |
| 2023 | $39,100 (-) Land $2,900 Building $36,200 | $108,600 (+16.65%) Land $8,055 Building $100,545 | |
| 2022 | $39,100 Land $2,900 Building $36,200 | $93,100 Land $6,905 Building $86,195 | |
| 2021 | $510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Union 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 42 Union 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 225 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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