Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 277 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,900 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,869 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-17-16 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-17-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 132 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 277 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 80 AUDUBON TERRACE 39 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBUDON TERRACE SOUTH |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
277 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 277 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013189181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11251 / 5808 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112372822 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 277 Darwin Dr was $8,869 with a homeowner's exemption, up 166.1% 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 | $8,869.00 (+166.1%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,333.00 (-59.39%) | $372,000 (-) Land $49,000 Building $323,000 | $375,800 (+1.02%) Land $49,501 Building $326,299 |
| 2024 | $8,207.00 Homeowner's exemption | $372,000 (+61.04%) Land $49,000 Building $323,000 | $372,000 (-0.16%) Land $49,000 Building $323,000 |
| 2023 | $231,000 Land $18,400 Building $212,600 | $372,581 Land $29,677 Building $342,904 | |
| 2019 | $6,564.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 277 Darwin Dr 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 277 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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