Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 248 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,874 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-16-32 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-16-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,935 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 121 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 248 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 149S 15O |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDOBON TERRACE SOUTH |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
248 Darwin Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HAMILTON DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4717 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025111349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 356 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 248 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0114470356 |
| Book / Page | 11447 / 356 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025111349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 HAMILTON DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4717 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Darwin Dr was $8,874, 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 | $8,874.00 (+156.25%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,463.00 (-57.81%) | $375,000 (-) Land $68,500 Building $306,500 | $378,800 (+1.01%) Land $69,194 Building $309,606 |
| 2024 | $8,209.00 | $375,000 (+63.04%) Land $68,500 Building $306,500 | $375,000 (+1.09%) Land $68,500 Building $306,500 |
| 2023 | $230,000 Land $24,100 Building $205,900 | $370,968 Land $38,871 Building $332,097 | |
| 2019 | $7,415.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 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 248 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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