Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 287 Mill St, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,439 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,179 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142201 69.13-3-56 |
| Primary APN | 142201 69.13-3-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,439 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 38.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 554 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 287 MILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 880 PTS 3 4 MAPLE GROVE PARK SUBD 5 12 7 BLOCK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 8900 |
287 Mill St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 287 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162016254521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11306 / 301 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000107330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 287 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5115 |
| Document Number | 0000107330 |
| Book / Page | 11462 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026107330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 287 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5115 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 287 Mill St was $8,179, up 222.4% 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 |
| Municipality | Williamsville Village |
| Unified School District | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,179.00 (+222.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,537.00 (-70.67%) | $335,000 (-) Land $34,000 Building $301,000 | $338,400 (+1.01%) Land $34,345 Building $304,055 |
| 2024 | $8,650.00 | $335,000 (+42.55%) Land $34,000 Building $301,000 | $335,000 (-11.62%) Land $34,000 Building $301,000 |
| 2023 | $235,000 Land $13,900 Building $221,100 | $379,032 Land $22,419 Building $356,613 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 287 Mill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 287 Mill St 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 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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