Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 581 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,088 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 581 HARLEM RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 08 - GOVER |
| Legal Description | MC-362 SL'S-35,111,PT-34 BFLO SOUTH PARK LAND CO 45 X 240.00 IRR. |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
581 Harlem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 581 HARLEM RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1150 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10929 / 7683 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 581 Harlem Rd was $5,088 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,088.00 (+4.11%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,887.00 (+1.73%) | $49,100 (-) Land $9,400 Building $39,700 | $204,600 (+4.18%) Land $39,170 Building $165,430 |
| 2024 | $4,804.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,100 (-) Land $9,400 Building $39,700 | $196,400 (+4%) Land $37,600 Building $158,800 |
| 2023 | $49,100 Land $9,400 Building $39,700 | $188,846 Land $36,154 Building $152,692 | |
| 2019 | $3,992.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 581 Harlem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 581 Harlem Rd 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.
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 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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