Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 15 Koster Row, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,156 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $15,806 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.20-4-32 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.20-4-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,294 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,220 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 15 KOSTER ROW |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1367 N B |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 9401 |
15 Koster Row is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 KOSTER ROW, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023138802 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11420 / 6274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 KOSTER ROW, AMHERST, NY 14226-3420 |
| Document Number | 0114206274 |
| Book / Page | 11420 / 6274 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023138802 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 369 GETZVILLE RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2518 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 TIOGA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2718 |
| Document Number | 0141003111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14100/3111 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Koster Row was $15,806, up 163.9% 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 | $15,806.00 (+163.92%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,989.00 (-57.77%) | $675,000 (-) Land $98,000 Building $577,000 | $681,800 (+1.01%) Land $98,987 Building $582,813 |
| 2024 | $14,183.00 | $675,000 (+61.87%) Land $98,000 Building $577,000 | $675,000 (+0.36%) Land $98,000 Building $577,000 |
| 2023 | $417,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $358,000 | $672,581 (+19.36%) Land $95,161 Building $577,420 | |
| 2022 | $417,000 Land $59,000 Building $358,000 | $563,500 Land $79,728 Building $483,772 | |
| 2019 | $12,466.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Koster Row in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 8 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 risk around 15 Koster Row 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 277 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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