55 Chestnut St, Gowanda, NY 14070 Property Records

Cattaraugus County and Persia Town property record for 55 Chestnut St, Gowanda, NY 14070

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,078 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.576 acres (25,123 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$58,000 (Jun 2005)
Tax Bill$961 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN047201 8.084-2-33

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN047201 8.084-2-33
Alternative APNs
  • 720100808400020330000000
  • 0537

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,078 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area798 sqft
Upper Floors Area280 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area25,123 sqft (0.576 acres)
Lot Dimensions259 ft deep x 97 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area224 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0537
Street Address55 CHESTNUT ST
CityGOWANDA
StateNY
Zip14070-1401
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description27 06 08
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number33.000
JurisdictionCATTARAUGUS NY
Township / Civil DivisionPERSIA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract960400

Owner

Source: Cattaraugus County and Persia Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address55 CHESTNUT ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1401
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 30, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3434 / 5001
Prior Transfer DateJan 22, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0999000983
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCATTARAUGUS NY
Recording DateMay 18, 2026
Property Address55 CHESTNUT ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1401
Document Number0000005815
Instrument DateApr 20, 2026
Instrument20265815
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address55 CHESTNUT ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1401

Mortgage

Document Number0000005815,
DateMay 18, 2026
Instrument20265815
Lender
NameRURAL HOUSING SERVICE
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 1, 2046
Interest
Rate6.22%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cattaraugus County and Persia Town assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyCattaraugus County
County SubdivisionPersia Town
MunicipalityGowanda Village
Unified School DistrictGowanda Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$961.00 (+248.19%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption
2025$276.00 (+0.73%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$69,400 (+13.4%) Land $9,500 Building $59,900$69,400 (+13.4%) Land $9,500 Building $59,900
2024$274.00
2023$61,200 Land $9,500 Building $51,700$61,200 Land $9,500 Building $51,700

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 53 policies
Nearby Flood Policies53 in force
Nearby Flood Claims124 (1979–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA20 of 124
Most Recent ClaimMay 2014 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2014 · 111 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemGOWANDA VILLAGE
serves 2,800 people · EPA ID NY0400340
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2022
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Armstrong.

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