Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 286 Cindy Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,321 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.17-5-5 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.17-5-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Basement Area | 378 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 378 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,880 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 60.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 286 CINDY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2064 220 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
286 Cindy Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 CINDY DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Cindy Dr was $6,321 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,321.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,321.00 (-20.31%) | $330,000 (-) Land $58,000 Building $272,000 | $333,300 (+1%) Land $58,580 Building $274,720 |
| 2024 | $7,932.00 Homeowner's exemption | $330,000 (+70.98%) Land $58,000 Building $272,000 | $330,000 (+6.01%) Land $58,000 Building $272,000 |
| 2023 | $193,000 Land $27,300 Building $165,700 | $311,290 Land $44,032 Building $267,258 | |
| 2019 | $4,733.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Cindy Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · 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 286 Cindy 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 179 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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