Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 79 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,705 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-5-16 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-5-16 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,705 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 550 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,830 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6668 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 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 2 MC 2187 MAP H10 54 X 145 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLETT PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1580 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1635 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| May 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HUNT MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022189864 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11408 / 6548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 79 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1580 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1635 |
| Document Number | 0140735125 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14073/5125 |
| Instrument | 2022209569 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
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| Address | VILLA PARK, IL 60181 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 79 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0114086548 |
| Book / Page | 11408 / 6548 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022189864 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $940.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 BALEN DR, 79, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1580 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1635 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 79 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113442352 |
| Book / Page | 011344 / 002352 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $163.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12800 BIRCHWOOD PIKE HARRISON TN 373418903, HARRISON, TN 37341-8903 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113292608 |
| Book / Page | 011329 / 002608 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $165.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 79 BALEN DR LACKAWANNA NY 142183605, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0133292608 |
| Book / Page | 013329 / 002608 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $165.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 31 BAUDER ST LACKAWANNA NY 142181201, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-1201 |
| Document Number | 138553918 |
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| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013855/003918 |
| Name | HUNT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LANCASTER, NY 14086 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2048 |
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 | $3,526.00 | ||
| 2025 | $164,000 (-) Land $12,700 Building $151,300 | $256,250 (+23.43%) Land $19,844 Building $236,406 | |
| 2023 | $164,000 (-) Land $12,700 Building $151,300 | $207,600 (+13.94%) Land $16,076 Building $191,524 | |
| 2022 | $164,000 Land $12,700 Building $151,300 | $182,200 Land $14,109 Building $168,091 | |
| 2021 | $1,210.00 |
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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