Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 55 Benson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,907 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-899-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-899-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10-899-000 |
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| Street Address | 55 BENSON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | MC-824 BLK-B SL-17,FL-35 H.J. MANZEL S/D 35 X 187.54 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, APN 10-899-000, as of May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202365222 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11416 / 983 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 55 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Document Number | 0114160983 |
| Book / Page | 11416 / 983 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023065222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 BENSON AVE, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 BENSON AVE, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2601 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 BENSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Document Number | 0113266635 |
| Book / Page | 11326 / 6635 |
| Map Reference | COVER824 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018047934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 BENSON AVE, 55, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1032 TIFFT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1911 |
| Document Number | 2018047935 |
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| Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018047935 |
| Name | 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2048 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll as of May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,907.00 (-48.15%) | $37,500 (-) Land $3,300 Building $34,200 | $156,300 (+4.2%) Land $13,754 Building $142,546 |
| 2024 | $3,678.00 (+8.02%) | $37,500 (-) Land $3,300 Building $34,200 | $150,000 (+4%) Land $13,200 Building $136,800 |
| 2023 | $37,500 (-) Land $3,300 Building $34,200 | $144,231 (+15.38%) Land $12,692 Building $131,539 | |
| 2022 | $37,500 Land $3,300 Building $34,200 | $125,000 Land $11,000 Building $114,000 | |
| 2019 | $3,405.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), as of November 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360290117001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 697 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NY1400443, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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