Erie County and Collins Town property record for 81 Union St, Gowanda, NY 14070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (48,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,553 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 143601 349.15-1-41 |
| Primary APN | 143601 349.15-1-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 783 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 48,195 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 315 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201 0060100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 UNION ST |
| City | GOWANDA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14070-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BAIRD WEIMER HGWY KRAJEWSKI 1.11AC |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 17501 |
81 Union St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 UNION ST, GOWANDA, NY 14070-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Union St was $1,553 with exemptions applied, up 30.8% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Collins Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Collins Town |
| Municipality | Gowanda Village |
| Unified School District | Gowanda Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,553.00 (+30.83%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,187.00 (+75.85%) | $24,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $16,300 | $85,700 (+21.41%) Land $27,495 Building $58,205 |
| 2024 | $675.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $24,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $16,300 | $70,588 (+5.83%) Land $22,647 Building $47,941 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $24,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $16,300 | $66,700 (+16.81%) Land $21,400 Building $45,300 |
| 2022 | $24,000 Land $7,700 Building $16,300 | $57,100 Land $18,320 Building $38,780 | |
| 2021 | $234.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Union St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 81 Union St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | GOWANDA VILLAGE serves 2,800 people · EPA ID NY0400340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2022 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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