Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 280 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,826 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-16-27 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-16-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,121 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 951 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 280 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 143 52 X 135 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMHERST FCU |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11230 / 9196 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113748565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 280 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0139810180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13981/180 |
| Instrument | 2021032466 |
| Name | AMHERST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 280 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Document Number | 0113748565 |
| Book / Page | 11374 / 8565 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021032465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 YORK AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-2311 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4862 |
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 | $9,826.00 (+177.81%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,537.00 (-59.33%) | $414,000 (+2.22%) Land $49,000 Building $365,000 | $418,200 (+3.26%) Land $49,497 Building $368,703 |
| 2024 | $8,696.00 (+14.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $405,000 (+62%) Land $49,000 Building $356,000 | $405,000 (+0.44%) Land $49,000 Building $356,000 |
| 2023 | $250,000 Land $18,800 Building $231,200 | $403,226 Land $30,323 Building $372,903 | |
| 2019 | $7,615.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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