Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 50 Benson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,377 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-878-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-878-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 786 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 390 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Canopy | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10-878-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 BENSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-824 BLK-A SL-16(FL-35) H.J. MANZEL S/D 35 X 187.50 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
50 Benson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201885635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11328 / 7892 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Benson Ave was $3,377, up 110.3% 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 | $3,377.00 (+110.27%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,606.00 (-48.06%) | $30,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $26,700 | $125,000 (+4.17%) Land $13,750 Building $111,250 |
| 2024 | $3,092.00 | $30,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $26,700 | $120,000 (+4%) Land $13,200 Building $106,800 |
| 2023 | $30,000 Land $3,300 Building $26,700 | $115,385 Land $12,692 Building $102,693 | |
| 2019 | $2,742.00 |
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 50 Benson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 50 Benson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 697 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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