Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 281 Mount Vernon Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,665 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.09-14-6 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.09-14-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 678 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,215 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 MOUNT VERNON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1330 77 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 MOUNT VERNON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143532 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11258 / 8307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,665.00 (+144.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,141.00 (-55.32%) | $300,000 (-) Land $55,000 Building $245,000 | $303,000 (+1%) Land $55,550 Building $247,450 |
| 2024 | $7,030.00 (+23.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $300,000 (+62.6%) Land $55,000 Building $245,000 | $300,000 (+0.81%) Land $55,000 Building $245,000 |
| 2023 | $184,500 Land $20,100 Building $164,400 | $297,581 Land $32,419 Building $265,162 | |
| 2019 | $5,675.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 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 538 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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