Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 156 Avalon Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,222 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.11-3-18 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.11-3-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 622 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,180 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 156 AVALON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUDUBON HEIGHTS SUBD 1374 139 31 11 7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
156 Avalon Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1996.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 AVALON DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10899 / 8863 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Avalon Dr was $6,222 with a homeowner's exemption, up 152.5% 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 | $6,222.00 (+152.52%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,464.00 (-56.53%) | $261,000 (-) Land $28,000 Building $233,000 | $263,600 (+1%) Land $28,279 Building $235,321 |
| 2024 | $5,668.00 Homeowner's exemption | $261,000 (+78.77%) Land $28,000 Building $233,000 | $261,000 (+10.84%) Land $28,000 Building $233,000 |
| 2023 | $146,000 Land $22,000 Building $124,000 | $235,484 Land $35,484 Building $200,000 | |
| 2019 | $4,253.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Avalon Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 156 Avalon Dr 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 460 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 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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