Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 37 Violet Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 806 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,048 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,267 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.41-4-4 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.41-4-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,048 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 37 VIOLET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1748 53 78 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
37 Violet Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1995.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 SPRINGFIELD AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10893 / 8134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37 Violet Ave was $3,267, up 95.3% 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 |
| Unified School District | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,267.00 (+95.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,673.00 (-56.9%) | $164,000 (-) Land $24,200 Building $139,800 | $165,700 (+1.04%) Land $24,451 Building $141,249 |
| 2024 | $3,882.00 | $164,000 (+105%) Land $24,200 Building $139,800 | $164,000 (+27.1%) Land $24,200 Building $139,800 |
| 2023 | $80,000 Land $16,000 Building $64,000 | $129,032 Land $25,806 Building $103,226 | |
| 2019 | $2,291.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Violet Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 37 Violet Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 382 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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