Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 249 Bennington Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,307 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.14-7-18 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.14-7-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,515 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 55.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 249 BENNINGTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1754 34 38 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSGATE VILLAGE PART 4 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
249 Bennington Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 BENNINGTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10942 / 7553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Bennington Rd was $5,307 with exemptions applied, up 171.7% 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 | $5,307.00 (+171.74%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,953.00 (-58.53%) | $233,000 (-) Land $49,000 Building $184,000 | $235,400 (+1.03%) Land $49,505 Building $185,895 |
| 2024 | $4,709.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $233,000 (+77.86%) Land $49,000 Building $184,000 | $233,000 (+10.27%) Land $49,000 Building $184,000 |
| 2023 | $131,000 Land $38,500 Building $92,500 | $211,290 Land $62,097 Building $149,193 | |
| 2019 | $2,696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Bennington Rd 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 249 Bennington Rd 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 787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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