Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 194 Catherine St, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,252 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,349 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $15,289 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.08-2-45 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.08-2-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,252 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,682 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 570 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 20,349 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 357 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 194 CATHERINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 899 PT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 9104 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 CATHERINE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114601707 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 194 CATHERINE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4404 |
| Document Number | 0114601707 |
| Book / Page | 11460 / 1707 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 194 CATHERINE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4404 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 194 CATHERINE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4404 |
| Document Number | 0114117790 |
| Book / Page | 11411 / 7790 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022232303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 194 CATHERINE ST, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4404 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5373 TRANSIT RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-8550 |
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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,289.00 (+138.59%) | $389,000 (-) Land $75,600 Building $313,400 | $392,900 (+1%) Land $76,358 Building $316,542 |
| 2024 | $6,408.00 (+23.49%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $389,000 (+59.43%) Land $75,600 Building $313,400 | $389,000 (-1.16%) Land $75,600 Building $313,400 |
| 2023 | $244,000 Land $51,000 Building $193,000 | $393,548 Land $82,258 Building $311,290 | |
| 2019 | $5,189.00 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1992 · 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 |
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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 287 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 | 980 / 880 |
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