477 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 477 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,008 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,255 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$45,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill$558 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Transfer
Jun 2017 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 90.24-7-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 90.24-7-4
Alternative APNs
  • 02000902400007004000
  • 07033800

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,008 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,004 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,004 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area4,255 sqft (0.098 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07033800
Street Address477 E AMHERST ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14215-1535
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description75.1O W ELMER
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number4.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5001
Census Tract4200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District
listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

477 E Amherst St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2025.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address195 HEWITT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1523
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 12, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 22, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 13, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017122946
Deed Book / Page11314 / 7009
Last Transfer DateAug 12, 2025
Transfer Doc0114491370
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 12, 2025
Property Address477 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1535
Document Number0114491370
Book / Page11449 / 1370
Instrument DateAug 12, 2025
Instrument2025145139
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address230 COMSTOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1554

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address195 HEWITT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1523

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJun 22, 2017
Property Address477 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1535
Document Number0113147009
Book / Page011314 / 007009
Instrument DateApr 25, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$45.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4273 77TH ST ELMHURST NY 113732947, ELMHURST, NY 11373-2947

April 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateApr 13, 2017
Property Address477 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1535
Document Number0113119089
Book / Page011311 / 009089
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2017
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$34.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
AddressPO BOX 10335 DES MOINES IA 503060335, DES MOINES, IA 50306-0335
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 477 E Amherst St was $558, down 60.9% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$558.00 (-60.87%)
2025$1,426.00 (+51.38%)$169,000 (+191.38%) Land $8,000 Building $161,000$169,000 (+79.2%) Land $8,000 Building $161,000
2024$942.00 (+212.96%)$58,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $53,100$94,309 (+13.82%) Land $7,967 Building $86,342
2023$301.00$58,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $53,100$82,857 (+11.37%) Land $7,000 Building $75,857
2022$58,000 Land $4,900 Building $53,100$74,400 Land $6,286 Building $68,114

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 477 E Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 477 E Amherst St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,370 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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