Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 199 Columbia Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,230 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142201 81.09-2-16 |
| Primary APN | 142201 81.09-2-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,569 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 534 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 135 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 199 COLUMBIA DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6967 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1457 B 45PT 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARRISON MEADOWS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 8900 |
199 Columbia Dr is owned by a company that bought it in April 2014 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 199 COLUMBIA DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6967 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201478704 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11263 / 1569 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112631569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 199 Columbia Dr was $7,230 with exemptions applied, down 24.7% 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 |
| Municipality | Williamsville Village |
| Unified School District | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,230.00 (-24.73%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $9,606.00 (+31.3%) | $316,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $257,000 | $319,200 (+1.01%) Land $59,597 Building $259,603 |
| 2024 | $7,316.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $316,000 (+64.58%) Land $59,000 Building $257,000 | $316,000 (+2.04%) Land $59,000 Building $257,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $192,000 Land $47,000 Building $145,000 | $309,677 Land $75,806 Building $233,871 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 199 Columbia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · 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 199 Columbia 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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