Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 228 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,035 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,879 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-16-35 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-16-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,035 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 153 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
228 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 228 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0140189491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14018/9491 |
| Instrument | 2021199570 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 228 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0114035796 |
| Book / Page | 11403 / 5796 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022118968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,676.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 RUGBY RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2710 |
| Document Number | 0140569141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14056/9141 |
| Instrument | 2022118969 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Darwin Dr was $9,879, up 156.5% 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 | $9,879.00 (+156.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,852.00 (-57.17%) | $425,000 (-) Land $49,000 Building $376,000 | $429,300 (+1.01%) Land $49,496 Building $379,804 |
| 2024 | $8,994.00 | $425,000 (+84.78%) Land $49,000 Building $376,000 | $425,000 (+14.57%) Land $49,000 Building $376,000 |
| 2023 | $230,000 Land $18,800 Building $211,200 | $370,968 Land $30,323 Building $340,645 | |
| 2019 | $7,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 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 228 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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