Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 488 Emerson Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,782 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $19,485 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Loan Modification Jun 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.25-2-1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.25-2-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,782 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 2,891 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,891 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 81.6 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 488 EMERSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | 1419 197 200 201 BAILEY MEADOWS NO 4 84 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 206, BUFFALO, NY 14226-0206 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI EVANS BK NA |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EVANS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10906 / 5596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 488 EMERSON DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1205 |
| Document Number | 0113613038 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 54 WILLOW RIDGE DR AMHERST NY 142283507, AMHERST, NY 14228-3507 |
| Document Number | 0113613038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011361/003038 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 488 EMERSON DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1205 |
| Document Number | 0139424129 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | SJS TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 54 WILLOW RIDGE DR AMHERST NY 142283507, AMHERST, NY 14228-3507 |
| Document Number | 0139424129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013942/004129 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,485.00 (+132.91%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,366.00 (-54.54%) | $750,000 (-) Land $88,000 Building $662,000 | $757,600 (+1.01%) Land $88,892 Building $668,708 |
| 2024 | $18,401.00 (+611.84%) | $750,000 (+97.37%) Land $88,000 Building $662,000 | $750,000 (+22.37%) Land $88,000 Building $662,000 |
| 2023 | $380,000 Land $82,000 Building $298,000 | $612,903 Land $132,258 Building $480,645 | |
| 2019 | $2,585.00 |
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
| 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 382 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 |
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