Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 53 Aurora Dr, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,200 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,128 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-0415000 |
| Primary APN | 018-0415000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 018-0415000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 AURORA DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02R |
| Legal Description | MC 2078 SL 15 LE/MARY T JONES |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
53 Aurora Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 AURORA DR, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDFIRST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007231498 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11136 / 5213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 53 AURORA DR, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 AURORA DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14215-2001 |
| Document Number | 0140640336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14064/336 |
| Instrument | 2022156314 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 53 AURORA DR, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 AURORA DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14215-2001 |
| Document Number | 0140212205 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14021/2205 |
| Instrument | 2021209484 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 335 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 53 AURORA DR, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2001 |
| Document Number | 0139143124 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 AURORA DR CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142152001, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14215-2001 |
| Document Number | 0139143124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013914/003124 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Aurora Dr was $6,128 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Cheektowaga Town |
| Unified School District | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,128.00 (+1.02%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,066.00 (+3.55%) | $173,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $160,000 | $230,667 (+6.67%) Land $17,333 Building $213,334 |
| 2024 | $5,858.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $160,000 | $216,250 (+13.75%) Land $16,250 Building $200,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $173,000 Land $13,000 Building $160,000 | $190,110 Land $14,286 Building $175,824 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Aurora Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · 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.
The area around 53 Aurora Dr 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 |
|---|
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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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