Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 3901 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,700 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,954 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.33-2-13 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.33-2-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 891 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 435 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1492 627N 628 19 12 7 CLEVELAND PARK TERRACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEVELAND PARK TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 9401 |
3901 Bailey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PREMIUM TITLE INC, PREMIUM TITLE SVC INC |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202128346 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11374 / 5136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3202 |
| Document Number | 0113745136 |
| Book / Page | 11374 / 5136 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021028346 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $616.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14226-3087 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-3202 |
| Document Number | 0139800610 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13980/610 |
| Instrument | 2021028347 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3202 |
| Document Number | 0113372953 |
| Book / Page | 011337 / 002953 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE INC, PREMIUM TITLE SVC INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $24.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 333 WESTCHESTER AVE #W2100 WHITE PLAINS NY 106042949, W2100, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604-2949 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3202 |
| Document Number | 0113386222 |
| Book / Page | 011338 / 006222 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 165 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD AMHERST NY 142263001, AMHERST, NY 14226-3001 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3901 BAILEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3202 |
| Document Number | 0113270124 |
| Book / Page | 011327 / 000124 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1661 WORTHINGTON RD #100 WEST PALM BEACH FL 334096493, 100, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3901 Bailey Ave was $5,954, up 113.2% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,954.00 (+113.18%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,793.00 (-49.83%) | $222,000 (-) Land $44,000 Building $178,000 | $224,200 (+0.99%) Land $44,436 Building $179,764 |
| 2024 | $5,567.00 | $222,000 (+138.71%) Land $44,000 Building $178,000 | $222,000 (+48%) Land $44,000 Building $178,000 |
| 2023 | $93,000 Land $18,800 Building $74,200 | $150,000 Land $30,323 Building $119,677 | |
| 2019 | $3,632.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3901 Bailey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · 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 3901 Bailey 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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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