Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 53 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,540 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,142 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-124-000 |
| Primary APN | 11-124-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,540 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11-124-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HARLEM RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-331 BLK-E SL-124,125 GARDEN CITY S/D (FL-196) 60 X 109.00 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
53 Harlem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HARLEM RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Harlem Rd was $3,142 with exemptions applied, down 0.3% 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 | $3,142.00 (-0.35%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,153.00 (+2.47%) | $32,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $27,400 | $133,300 (+4.14%) Land $19,162 Building $114,138 |
| 2024 | $3,077.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,000 (-) Land $4,600 Building $27,400 | $128,000 (+4%) Land $18,400 Building $109,600 |
| 2023 | $32,000 Land $4,600 Building $27,400 | $123,077 Land $17,692 Building $105,385 | |
| 2019 | $1,917.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Harlem Rd 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 Harlem Rd 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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