Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 487 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 2,908 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,370 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,139 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.24-7-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.24-7-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,908 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 4,370 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 38.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07034000 |
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| Street Address | 487 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | WEST COR ELMER |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3840 E ROBINSON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20167365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11290 / 6720 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,139.00 (+33.57%) | $201,500 (+123.89%) Land $13,100 Building $188,400 | $201,500 (+37.69%) Land $13,100 Building $188,400 |
| 2024 | $2,350.00 (+403.21%) | $90,000 (-) Land $4,400 Building $85,600 | $146,341 (+13.82%) Land $7,154 Building $139,187 |
| 2023 | $467.00 | $90,000 Land $4,400 Building $85,600 | $128,571 Land $6,286 Building $122,285 |
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
| 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 |
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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 | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,370 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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