Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 120 Argyle Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $113,500 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,263 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-5-22 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-5-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 120 ARGYLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4282 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 328 PT 9 56 11 7 WEIGLE CHASSIN |
| Legal Subdivision | WEIGLE CHASSIN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
120 Argyle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 ARGYLE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009132117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11165 / 682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 120 Argyle Ave was $5,263, up 150.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,263.00 (+150.86%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,098.00 (-57.41%) | $212,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $162,000 | $214,100 (+0.99%) Land $50,495 Building $163,605 |
| 2024 | $4,926.00 | $212,000 (+64.34%) Land $50,000 Building $162,000 | $212,000 (+1.89%) Land $50,000 Building $162,000 |
| 2023 | $129,000 Land $38,400 Building $90,600 | $208,065 Land $61,936 Building $146,129 | |
| 2019 | $3,889.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 120 Argyle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · other causes |
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 120 Argyle Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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