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97 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 97 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,987 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.187 acres (8,120 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$189,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$4,239 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Second Mortgage
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140900 151.08-5-19

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140900 151.08-5-19
Alternative APNs
  • 09001510800005019000
  • 6671

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,987 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,495 sqft
Basement Area492 sqft
Finished Basement492 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area8,120 sqft (0.187 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number6671
Street Address97 BALEN DR
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14218-3605
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSFR
Legal DescriptionSL 1.2 H 10 56 X 145
Legal SubdivisionBUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number19.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionLACKAWANNA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract12502

Owner

97 Balen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address97 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 18, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 31, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL LLC
Mar 24, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 24, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018106913
Deed Book / Page11329 / 8993
Prior Transfer DateFeb 23, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0113097904
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address97 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address97 BALEN DR, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3605

Mortgage

Document Number0141847696
DateDec 18, 2025
Book Page14184/7696
Instrument2025231025
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueJan 1, 2046

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 31, 2018
Property Address97 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605
Document Number0113298993
Book / Page11329 / 8993
Instrument DateMay 31, 2018
Instrument2018106913
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,701.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address346 WILLET RD, 346, BUFFALO, NY 14219-1024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address97 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605

Mortgage

Document Number2018106914
DateMay 31, 2018
Instrument2018106914
Lender
NamePACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL LLC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 24, 2017
Property Address97 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605
Document Number0113110474
Book / Page011311 / 000474
Instrument DateMar 23, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address180 SHANNON DR LACKAWANNA NY 142183229, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3229

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateFeb 24, 2017
Property Address97 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3605
Document Number0113097904
Book / Page011309 / 007904
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address180 SHANNON DR LACKAWANNA NY 142183229, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3229

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Balen Dr was $4,239.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityLackawanna City
Unified School DistrictLackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,239.00
2025$190,000 Land $13,000 Building $177,000$296,875 Land $20,312 Building $276,563
2023$190,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $177,000$240,500 (+13.93%) Land $16,455 Building $224,045
2022$190,000 Land $13,000 Building $177,000$211,100 Land $14,444 Building $196,656
2021$1,258.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 97 Balen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

The area around 97 Balen Dr 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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