Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 53 Stephenson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,389 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,697 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-816-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-816-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,389 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 789 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,596 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 272 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10-816-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 STEPHENSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-571 SL-15 BLK-B WENDLING S/D 29 X 124.00 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
53 Stephenson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 STEPHENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10898 / 9472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Stephenson Ave was $2,697 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% 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 | $2,697.00 (+0.22%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,691.00 (+1.78%) | $27,500 (-) Land $2,400 Building $25,100 | $114,600 (+4.18%) Land $10,001 Building $104,599 |
| 2024 | $2,644.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,500 (-) Land $2,400 Building $25,100 | $110,000 (+4%) Land $9,600 Building $100,400 |
| 2023 | $27,500 Land $2,400 Building $25,100 | $105,769 Land $9,231 Building $96,538 | |
| 2019 | $2,099.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 53 Stephenson 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Stephenson Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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