Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 298 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,341 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,342 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.10-16-25.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.10-16-25.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,341 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,653 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 688 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| 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 | 374 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 393 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 298 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 PT 140 & 141 39 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.100 |
| 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 | 298 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201289266 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11221 / 6200 |
| 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 | $9,342.00 (+159.43%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,601.00 (-58.76%) | $389,000 (-) Land $65,900 Building $323,100 | $392,900 (+1%) Land $66,561 Building $326,339 |
| 2024 | $8,731.00 (+16.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $389,000 (+60.74%) Land $65,900 Building $323,100 | $389,000 (-0.34%) Land $65,900 Building $323,100 |
| 2023 | $242,000 Land $23,000 Building $219,000 | $390,323 Land $37,097 Building $353,226 | |
| 2019 | $7,522.00 |
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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