Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 214 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,749 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,587 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-16-38 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-16-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,749 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 571 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 214 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 156 52 X 135 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
214 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020140238 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11364 / 9094 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112678544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 214 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BERHARDT DRIVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4445 |
| Document Number | 0139526047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13952/6047 |
| Instrument | 2020140239 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 Darwin Dr was $7,587, up 156.3% 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 | $7,587.00 (+156.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,960.00 (-57.64%) | $313,000 (-) Land $49,000 Building $264,000 | $316,200 (+1.02%) Land $49,501 Building $266,699 |
| 2024 | $6,988.00 | $313,000 (+63.02%) Land $49,000 Building $264,000 | $313,000 (+1.07%) Land $49,000 Building $264,000 |
| 2023 | $192,000 Land $18,800 Building $173,200 | $309,677 Land $30,323 Building $279,354 | |
| 2019 | $5,782.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 Darwin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 214 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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