Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 53 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,805 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-5-11 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-5-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,265 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6663 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BALEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SUB LOT 7 H1O 57 X 145 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLETT PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
53 Balen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20199957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11339 / 8916 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113398907 |
| Book / Page | 011339 / 008907 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BALEN DR LACKAWANNA NY 142183605, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113398916 |
| Book / Page | 11339 / 8916 |
| Map Reference | MAP 2187 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019009957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 HASTINGS AVE, 200, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2928 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 SHANNON DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3219 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Balen Dr was $2,805.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,805.00 | ||
| 2025 | $126,000 Land $13,200 Building $112,800 | $196,875 Land $20,625 Building $176,250 | |
| 2023 | $126,000 (-) Land $13,200 Building $112,800 | $159,500 (+13.93%) Land $16,710 Building $142,790 | |
| 2022 | $126,000 Land $13,200 Building $112,800 | $140,000 Land $14,667 Building $125,333 | |
| 2021 | $1,130.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Balen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Balen 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 228 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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