Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 209 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,507 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-17-4 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-17-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 967 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 35 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 55.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 209 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 1279 67 39 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDUBON TERRACE SOUTH |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
209 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019175112 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11348 / 4097 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000175112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 209 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4861 |
| Document Number | 0113484097 |
| Book / Page | 11348 / 4097 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1279 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019175112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 DARWIN DR, 209, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4861 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5478 SENECA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-3709 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 Darwin Dr was $7,507, up 156.8% 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 | $7,507.00 (+156.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,923.00 (-57.68%) | $308,000 (-) Land $52,000 Building $256,000 | $311,100 (+1.01%) Land $52,523 Building $258,577 |
| 2024 | $6,907.00 | $308,000 (+61.26%) Land $52,000 Building $256,000 | $308,000 (-0.02%) Land $52,000 Building $256,000 |
| 2023 | $191,000 Land $19,300 Building $171,700 | $308,065 Land $31,129 Building $276,936 | |
| 2019 | $5,515.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 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.
The area around 209 Darwin Dr 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 |
|---|
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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