Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 53 Legion Dr, Buffalo, NY 14217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $61,500 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,836 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146489 66.55-3-13 |
| Primary APN | 146489 66.55-3-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,280 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 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 | 023 0108000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 LEGION DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14217-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 500 E DELAWARE AVE 868 109PT 108 40 X 106 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 8102 |
53 Legion Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 LEGION DR, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10906 / 4293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Legion Dr was $5,836 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.4% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Tonawanda Town |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,836.00 (+20.35%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,849.00 (+136.54%) | $45,400 (-) Land $6,800 Building $38,600 | $216,200 (+9.53%) Land $32,382 Building $183,818 |
| 2024 | $2,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,400 (-) Land $6,800 Building $38,600 | $197,391 (+4.33%) Land $29,565 Building $167,826 |
| 2023 | $45,400 Land $6,800 Building $38,600 | $189,200 Land $28,338 Building $160,862 | |
| 2019 | $3,672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Legion Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · 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 Legion 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 | TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. serves 72,571 people · EPA ID NY1404556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 842 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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