Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 259 Denrose Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,325 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 40.10-3-26.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 40.10-3-26.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 525 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 259 DENROSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-2656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1324 PT396 PT397 BOULEVARD GARDENS, PT 2 87 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 9116 |
259 Denrose Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2002.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 DENROSE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002482 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11024 / 3812 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Denrose Dr was $4,325 with exemptions applied, down 53.9% 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,325.00 (-53.94%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $9,389.00 (+124.62%) | $275,000 (-) Land $44,000 Building $231,000 | $277,800 (+1.02%) Land $44,448 Building $233,352 |
| 2024 | $4,180.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $275,000 (+92.31%) Land $44,000 Building $231,000 | $275,000 (+19.23%) Land $44,000 Building $231,000 |
| 2023 | $143,000 Land $20,600 Building $122,400 | $230,645 Land $33,226 Building $197,419 | |
| 2019 | $1,647.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Denrose Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2003 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 259 Denrose Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 377 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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