55 Chaplin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223 Property Records

Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 55 Chaplin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.253 acres (11,016 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$6,850 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`015-0001000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`015-0001000`
Alternative APNs	`64890667500006019000` `146489 66.75-6-19`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,485 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,097 sqft
Upper Floors Area	388 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	11,016 sqft (0.253 acres)
Lot Dimensions	136 ft deep x 81.3 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	294 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	015-0001000
Street Address	55 CHAPLIN DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14223-2401
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B
Legal Description	124 S PARK RD 1234 239 81.27X 136
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	19.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	TONAWANDA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	8002

Owner

55 Chaplin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2020.

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	55 CHAPLIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2401
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 3, 2020
Deed Sale	Feb 3, 2020
Prior Sale	Feb 7, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202025702
Deed Book / Page	11356 / 4777
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 28, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0113564777
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2020
Property Address	55 CHAPLIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2401
Document Number	0113564777
Book / Page	011356 / 004777
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2020
Title Company	NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	55 CHAPLIN DR TONAWANDA NY 142232401, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2401

Mortgage

Document Number	139287268
Date	Feb 3, 2020
Book Page	013928/007268

Lender

Name	PRIME LNDG
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 2, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Chaplin Dr was $6,850 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.6% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Tonawanda Town
Unified School District	Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,850.00 (+20.56%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$5,682.00 (+137.84%)	$53,400 (-) Land $14,000 Building $39,400	$254,300 (+9.53%) Land $66,670 Building $187,630
2024	$2,389.00 Homeowner's exemption	$53,400 (-) Land $14,000 Building $39,400	$232,174 (+4.35%) Land $60,870 Building $171,304
2023		$53,400 Land $14,000 Building $39,400	$222,500 Land $58,333 Building $164,167
2019	$4,366.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 55 Chaplin Dr 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

The area around 55 Chaplin 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 906 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20