Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 171 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,277 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $10,662 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-2-12 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-2-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,277 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,097 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 171 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 61 39 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
171 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200836732 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11140 / 9637 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Darwin Dr was $10,662, up 156.7% 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 | $10,662.00 (+156.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,154.00 (-59.3%) | $448,000 (-) Land $56,500 Building $391,500 | $452,525 (+1.01%) Land $57,071 Building $395,454 |
| 2024 | $10,206.00 | $448,000 (+50.34%) Land $56,500 Building $391,500 | $448,000 (-6.79%) Land $56,500 Building $391,500 |
| 2023 | $298,000 Land $56,300 Building $241,700 | $480,645 Land $90,806 Building $389,839 | |
| 2019 | $9,548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Darwin 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 171 Darwin 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 770 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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