Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 79 Westminster Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,015 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-124-000 |
| Primary APN | 13-124-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,057 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,357 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,520 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 956 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13-124-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 WESTMINSTER RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-1537 SL'S-123,124 BLVD PARK S/D (FL-206) 70 X 135.87 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
79 Westminster Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 WESTMINSTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004519 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11088 / 993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 79 WESTMINSTER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1925 |
| Document Number | 0113550838 |
| Book / Page | 011355 / 000838 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 WESTMINSTER RD WEST SENECA NY 142241925, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1925 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Westminster Rd was $5,015 with exemptions applied, down 33.6% 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 | $5,015.00 (-33.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,556.00 (+44.06%) | $53,900 (-) Land $6,000 Building $47,900 | $224,600 (+4.17%) Land $25,002 Building $199,598 |
| 2024 | $5,245.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $53,900 (-) Land $6,000 Building $47,900 | $215,600 (+4%) Land $24,000 Building $191,600 |
| 2023 | $53,900 Land $6,000 Building $47,900 | $207,308 Land $23,077 Building $184,231 | |
| 2019 | $3,594.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Westminster Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 Claims | 7 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 79 Westminster Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 94% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 347 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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