Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 196 Mill St, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $322,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,369 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 142201 69.17-1-65 |
| Primary APN | 142201 69.17-1-65 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 55 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,450 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 249 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 MILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 48 X 28O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
196 Mill St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5756 W WAUTOMA BEACH RD, HILTON, NY 14468-9126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026136714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11464 / 88 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113768073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 196 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5145 |
| Document Number | 0000136714 |
| Book / Page | 11464 / 88 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026136714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $130,088.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5756 W WAUTOMA BEACH RD, HILTON, NY 14468-9126 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 196 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5145 |
| Document Number | 0113768073 |
| Book / Page | 11376 / 8073 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021053509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5085 RED TAIL RUN, 5085, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4179 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 MILL ST, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5145 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 196 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5145 |
| Document Number | 0113710594 |
| Book / Page | 011371 / 000594 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5085 RED TAIL RUN WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142214179, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4179 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Mill St was $8,369, up 225% 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 |
| Municipality | Williamsville Village |
| Unified School District | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,369.00 (+225.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,575.00 (-70.4%) | $340,000 (-) Land $71,500 Building $268,500 | $343,400 (+1%) Land $72,215 Building $271,185 |
| 2024 | $8,698.00 | $340,000 (+46.55%) Land $71,500 Building $268,500 | $340,000 (-9.14%) Land $71,500 Building $268,500 |
| 2023 | $232,000 Land $20,300 Building $211,700 | $374,194 Land $32,742 Building $341,452 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Mill St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 196 Mill St 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 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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