Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 254 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,059 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,316 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-16-31 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-16-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,059 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,177 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 323 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 178 sqft |
| Heating System | Electric |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 254 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 148 39 11 7 AUDUBON TERRACE SOUTH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
254 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| May 23, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024057734 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11429 / 8675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112973402 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 254 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0114298675 |
| Book / Page | 11429 / 8675 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024057734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 WASHINGTON HWY, AMHERST, NY 14226-4652 |
| Document Number | 0141228997 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 14122/8997 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 254 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0113990554 |
| Book / Page | 11399 / 554 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1279 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022061514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,508.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0140461524 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14046/1524 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 254 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC NATL TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138144361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13814/4361 |
| Instrument | 2017115117 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 254 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0113146469 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 DARWIN DR AMHERST NY 142264862, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0113146469 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 011314/006469 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | O'FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 254 Darwin Dr was $9,316, up 167.6% 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 | $9,316.00 (+167.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,481.00 (-60.52%) | $390,000 (-) Land $52,000 Building $338,000 | $393,900 (+1%) Land $52,520 Building $341,380 |
| 2024 | $8,817.00 | $390,000 (+55.38%) Land $52,000 Building $338,000 | $390,000 (-3.67%) Land $52,000 Building $338,000 |
| 2023 | $251,000 Land $19,300 Building $231,700 | $404,839 Land $31,129 Building $373,710 | |
| 2019 | $7,704.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 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 254 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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