Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 17 Monarch Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,285 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.07-9-26 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.07-9-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,894 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 412 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 412 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 8,320 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 MONARCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-1518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2127 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
17 Monarch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 17 MONARCH DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 MONARCH DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1518 |
| Document Number | 0139511883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13951/1883 |
| Instrument | 2020133632 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Monarch Dr was $6,285, up 102.2% 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,285.00 (+102.22%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,108.00 (-59.46%) | $329,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $279,000 | $332,300 (+1%) Land $50,502 Building $281,798 |
| 2024 | $7,666.00 | $329,000 (+93.53%) Land $50,000 Building $279,000 | $329,000 (+19.99%) Land $50,000 Building $279,000 |
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $21,800 Building $148,200 | $274,194 Land $35,161 Building $239,033 | |
| 2019 | $4,623.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Monarch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Monarch 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 510 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 |
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