Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 91 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,843 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-5-18 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-5-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 556 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,120 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6670 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 91 BALEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SL 1.1 H 10 56 X 145 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| 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 | 91 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022238850 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11412 / 2181 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113907043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 91 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0114122181 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 2181 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022238850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 91 BALEN DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 91 BALEN DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0140785455 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14078/5455 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 91 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605 |
| Document Number | 0113907043 |
| Book / Page | 11390 / 7043 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021224135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3540 HEATHERWOOD DR, 3540, HAMBURG, NY 14075-2105 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 BALEN DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605 |
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 | $2,843.00 | ||
| 2025 | $124,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $111,000 | $193,750 (+23.41%) Land $20,312 Building $173,438 | |
| 2023 | $124,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $111,000 | $157,000 (+13.93%) Land $16,460 Building $140,540 | |
| 2022 | $124,000 Land $13,000 Building $111,000 | $137,800 Land $14,447 Building $123,353 | |
| 2021 | $1,004.00 |
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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