Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 53 Benson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,376 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-898-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-898-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 643 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10-898-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BENSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-824 BLK-B SL-16 FL-35 H.J. MANZEL S/D 35 X 187.54 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
53 Benson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Document Number | 0113961562 |
| Book / Page | 11396 / 1562 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022028586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BENSON AVE, 53, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BENSON AVE, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2601 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Benson Ave was $3,376, up 99.9% 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 | $3,376.00 (+99.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,689.00 (-49.23%) | $35,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $31,700 | $145,800 (+4.14%) Land $13,747 Building $132,053 |
| 2024 | $3,327.00 | $35,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $31,700 | $140,000 (+4%) Land $13,200 Building $126,800 |
| 2023 | $35,000 (-) Land $3,300 Building $31,700 | $134,615 (+15.35%) Land $12,692 Building $121,923 | |
| 2022 | $35,000 Land $3,300 Building $31,700 | $116,700 Land $11,003 Building $105,697 | |
| 2019 | $917.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Benson Ave 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 | 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 53 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 |
|---|
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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