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56 Duchess Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224 Property Records

Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 56 Duchess Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.232 acres (10,075 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$191,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$3,031 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Jan 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-020-390

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-020-390
Alternative APNs
  • 146800 135.13-1-43.1
  • 68001351300001043100

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,204 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,204 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area10,075 sqft (0.232 acres)
Lot Dimensions154 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area216 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Canopy84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number16-020-390
Street Address56 DUCHESS DR
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14224-2351
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code07 - MIXED
Legal DescriptionMC-2150 SL-48 (FL-205) DUCHESS HGTS S/D 65 X 154.68
Legal SubdivisionEBENEZER LANDS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number43.100
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionWEST SENECA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract11800

Owner

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of May 19, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address56 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2351
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 7, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 26, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 26, 2021Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 26, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
HUNT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20212021014935
Deed Book / Page11373 / 4574
Last Transfer DateFeb 21, 2024
Transfer Doc0114287406
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 7, 2024
Property Address56 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2351
Document Number0114287406
Book / Page11428 / 7406
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2024
Instrument2024037462
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address56 DUCHESS DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2351

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address56 DUCHESS DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2351

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 26, 2021
Property Address56 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2351
Document Number0113734571
Book / Page011373 / 004571
Instrument DateJan 10, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2300 LAPHAM RD EAST AURORA NY 140522723, EAST AURORA, NY 14052-2723

January 2021: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 26, 2021
Property Address56 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2351
Document Number0113734567
Book / Page011373 / 004567
Instrument DateJan 10, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 26, 2021
Property Address56 DUCHESS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2351
Document Number0113734574
Book / Page11373 / 4574
Instrument DateJan 10, 2021
Instrument2021014935
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$764.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2300 LAPHAM RD, 2300, EAST AURORA, NY 14052-2723

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 DUCHESS DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2351

Mortgage

Document Number0139766637
DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument13976/6637
Lender
NameHUNT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionWest Seneca Town
Unified School DistrictWest Seneca Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,031.00 (-46.58%)$57,800 (-) Land $9,100 Building $48,700$240,800 (+4.15%) Land $37,911 Building $202,889
2024$5,674.00 (+6.67%)$57,800 (-) Land $9,100 Building $48,700$231,200 (+4%) Land $36,400 Building $194,800
2023$57,800 Land $9,100 Building $48,700$222,308 Land $35,000 Building $187,308
2019$5,319.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemECWA WEST SENECA
serves 23,557 people · EPA ID NY1404543
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead10 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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