Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 53 Dirkson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,617 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,555 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,517 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-222-000 |
| Primary APN | 11-222-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,617 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 693 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,270 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11-222-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 DIRKSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-331 BLK-C SL-225 GARDEN CITY S/D 30 X 109.00 (FL-196) |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
53 Dirkson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 DIRKSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10951 / 2019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Dirkson Ave was $3,517 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.8% 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 | $3,517.00 (+0.77%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,490.00 (+2.71%) | $34,600 (-) Land $2,300 Building $32,300 | $144,200 (+4.19%) Land $9,586 Building $134,614 |
| 2024 | $3,398.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,600 (-) Land $2,300 Building $32,300 | $138,400 (+4%) Land $9,200 Building $129,200 |
| 2023 | $34,600 Land $2,300 Building $32,300 | $133,077 Land $8,846 Building $124,231 | |
| 2019 | $2,824.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Dirkson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 53 Dirkson 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 637 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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