285 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226 Property Records

Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 285 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.233 acres (10,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$375,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,186 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`142289 80.10-17-18`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`142289 80.10-17-18`
Alternative APN	`22890801000017018000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,928 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,179 sqft
Upper Floors Area	749 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	10,125 sqft (0.233 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	322 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	285 DARWIN DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14226-4861
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	1279 S 82 83 75 X 135
Legal Subdivision	AUDUBON TERRACE SOUTH
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	18.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	AMHERST
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	9503

Owner

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	204 NORWALK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2442
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025226851
Deed Book / Page	11454 / 6864
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2025
Property Address	285 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4861
Document Number	0114546864
Book / Page	11454 / 6864
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2025
Instrument	2025226851
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	285 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4861

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	204 NORWALK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2442

Mortgage

Document Number	0141841724
Date	Dec 12, 2025
Instrument	14184/1724

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Amherst Town
Unified School District	Amherst Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,186.00 (-57.65%)	$335,000 (-) Land $68,500 Building $266,500	$338,400 (+1.01%) Land $69,195 Building $269,205
2024	$7,523.00 (+21.67%) Homeowner's exemption	$335,000 (+64.22%) Land $68,500 Building $266,500	$335,000 (+1.81%) Land $68,500 Building $266,500
2023		$204,000 Land $23,000 Building $181,000	$329,032 Land $37,097 Building $291,935
2019	$6,183.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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