Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 57 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 964 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,395 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,749 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-5-12 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-5-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,395 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6664 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 57 BALEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SUB LOT 6 H1O 54 X 145 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HOMETAP EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 2, 2022 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022156612 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11406 / 3666 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114010088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 57 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0000095865 |
| Book / Page | 14199 / 5118 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202695865 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | EQUITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0000095865, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14199/5118 |
| Instrument | 202695865 |
| Name | HOMETAP EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 57 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0114063666 |
| Book / Page | 11406 / 3666 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022156612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 KRAKOW ST, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2310 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 BALEN DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 57 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0114010088 |
| Book / Page | 11401 / 88 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022085657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Redemption Amount |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 BALEN DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 57 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113982091 |
| Book / Page | 11398 / 2091 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2187 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022051143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10506 MOSHER HOLLOW RD, CATTARAUGUS, NY 14719-9238 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 KRAKOW ST, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-2310 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,749.00 | ||
| 2025 | $120,000 (-) Land $12,200 Building $107,800 | $187,500 (+23.44%) Land $19,062 Building $168,438 | |
| 2023 | $120,000 (-) Land $12,200 Building $107,800 | $151,900 (+13.95%) Land $15,443 Building $136,457 | |
| 2022 | $120,000 Land $12,200 Building $107,800 | $133,300 Land $13,552 Building $119,748 | |
| 2021 | $786.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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