Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 397 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.14-3-7 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.14-3-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 586 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,830 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 442 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 397 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 S 1OON 1O1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 CHICORY LN, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025171903 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11450 / 8110 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112467657 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 397 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4804 |
| Document Number | 0114508110 |
| Book / Page | 11450 / 8110 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025171903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 397 DARWIN DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4804 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 CHICORY LN, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1764 |
| Document Number | 0141746760 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14174/6760 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,701.00 (-58.45%) | $297,000 (-) Land $55,000 Building $242,000 | $300,000 (+1.01%) Land $55,556 Building $244,444 |
| 2024 | $6,500.00 (+23.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $297,000 (+66.85%) Land $55,000 Building $242,000 | $297,000 (+3.45%) Land $55,000 Building $242,000 |
| 2023 | $178,000 Land $19,900 Building $158,100 | $287,097 Land $32,097 Building $255,000 | |
| 2019 | $5,264.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 787 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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