Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 398 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $221,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,193 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.14-4-26 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.14-4-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 684 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| 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 | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 398 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 N 122 39 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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 | 398 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017258951 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11323 / 3651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 398 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4803 |
| Document Number | 0113758112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11375/8112 |
| Instrument | 2021041857 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 398 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4803 |
| Document Number | 0139771873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13977/1873 |
| Instrument | 2021017051 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 398 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4803 |
| Document Number | 0113233651 |
| Book / Page | 11323 / 3651 |
| Map Reference | MAP1279 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017258951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,989.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398N DARWIN DR, 398N, AMHERST, NY 14226-4803 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 NORWALK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2820 |
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 | $7,193.00 (+157.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,792.00 (-57.68%) | $295,000 (-) Land $55,000 Building $240,000 | $298,000 (+1.02%) Land $55,559 Building $242,441 |
| 2024 | $6,597.00 (+12.04%) | $295,000 (+68.57%) Land $55,000 Building $240,000 | $295,000 (+4.51%) Land $55,000 Building $240,000 |
| 2023 | $175,000 Land $19,900 Building $155,100 | $282,258 Land $32,097 Building $250,161 | |
| 2019 | $5,888.00 |
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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: 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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