Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 223 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $201,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,478 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-17-7 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-17-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 998 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 223 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
223 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020192052 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11369 / 1846 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 223 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4861 |
| Document Number | 0000192052 |
| Book / Page | 011369 / 001846 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 192052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $201.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 157 SHERBROOKE AVE WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142214609, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4609 |
| Document Number | 139645251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013964/005251 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 9, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 223 Darwin Dr was $8,478, up 161% 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 | $8,478.00 (+161.02%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,248.00 (-58.21%) | $350,000 (-) Land $49,000 Building $301,000 | $353,500 (+1%) Land $49,490 Building $304,010 |
| 2024 | $7,772.00 | $350,000 (+62.04%) Land $49,000 Building $301,000 | $350,000 (+0.46%) Land $49,000 Building $301,000 |
| 2023 | $216,000 Land $18,800 Building $197,200 | $348,387 Land $30,323 Building $318,064 | |
| 2019 | $7,299.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 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 223 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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