Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 53 Thorndale Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,125 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-689-000 |
| Primary APN | 11-689-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,440 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 382 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11-689-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 THORNDALE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-917 BLK-K SL-9 EDGEWOOD LAND CO 40 X 111.00 (FL-200) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
53 Thorndale Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 THORNDALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004462 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11077 / 8547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 53 THORNDALE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1851 |
| Document Number | 0138707423 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 THORNDALE AVE BUFFALO NY 142241851, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1851 |
| Document Number | 0138707423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013870/007423 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Thorndale Ave was $4,125 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.4% 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 | $4,125.00 (+0.44%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,107.00 (+1.51%) | $41,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $37,900 | $170,800 (+4.15%) Land $12,914 Building $157,886 |
| 2024 | $4,046.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $37,900 | $164,000 (+4%) Land $12,400 Building $151,600 |
| 2023 | $41,000 Land $3,100 Building $37,900 | $157,692 Land $11,923 Building $145,769 | |
| 2019 | $3,442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Thorndale 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 Thorndale 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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