Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 196 Leonore Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,239 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,088 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.47-8-3 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.47-8-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,239 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 413 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 LEONORE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 999 PT 163 PT 165 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 9301 |
196 Leonore Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 LEONORE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201845483 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11326 / 4920 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 196 LEONORE RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2038 |
| Document Number | 0113264920 |
| Book / Page | 11326 / 4920 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018045483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,242.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 HARDING AVE, 61, BUFFALO, NY 14217-1407 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4309 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14228-3208 |
| Document Number | 2018045484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018045484 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Leonore Rd was $4,088, up 102.4% 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 | $4,088.00 (+102.38%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,020.00 (-58.83%) | $208,000 (-) Land $34,000 Building $174,000 | $210,100 (+1.01%) Land $34,343 Building $175,757 |
| 2024 | $4,906.00 | $208,000 (+90.83%) Land $34,000 Building $174,000 | $208,000 (+18.31%) Land $34,000 Building $174,000 |
| 2023 | $109,000 Land $13,800 Building $95,200 | $175,806 Land $22,258 Building $153,548 | |
| 2019 | $3,125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Leonore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 5 (1979–1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1988 · 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.
The area around 196 Leonore Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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 659 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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