Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 159 Capen Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,641 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,555 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.32-1-46 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.32-1-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 873 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 CAPEN BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1355 221 UNIVERSITY TERRACE 21 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 9301 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10921 / 5439 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 159 CAPEN BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14226-3052 |
| Document Number | 0138911954 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 CAPEN BLVD AMHERST NY 142263052, AMHERST, NY 14226-3052 |
| Document Number | 0138911954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013891/001954 |
| Name | NEW YORK ST AFFORDABLE HSNG |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,555.00 (-57.06%) | $260,000 (-) Land $36,000 Building $224,000 | $262,600 (+1%) Land $36,360 Building $226,240 |
| 2024 | $5,950.00 (+34.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $260,000 (+62.58%) Land $36,000 Building $224,000 | $260,000 (+0.8%) Land $36,000 Building $224,000 |
| 2023 | $159,920 Land $14,800 Building $145,120 | $257,935 Land $23,871 Building $234,064 | |
| 2019 | $4,435.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
|---|
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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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