Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 49 Violet Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,048 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,105 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.41-4-6 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.41-4-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,048 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 49 VIOLET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1748 51 56 X 1O8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
49 Violet Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 VIOLET AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024216163 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11439 / 7811 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112683271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 49 VIOLET AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2207 |
| Document Number | 0114296864 |
| Book / Page | 11429 / 6864 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024054542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $434.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 VIOLET AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-2207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 MISTY LN, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1407 |
| Document Number | 0141224537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14122/4537 |
| Instrument | 2024054543 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Violet Ave was $3,105, up 98% from the year before.
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 | $3,105.00 (+98.02%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,568.00 (-60.64%) | $162,000 (-) Land $24,200 Building $137,800 | $163,600 (+0.99%) Land $24,439 Building $139,161 |
| 2024 | $3,984.00 | $162,000 (+107.69%) Land $24,200 Building $137,800 | $162,000 (+28.77%) Land $24,200 Building $137,800 |
| 2023 | $78,000 Land $16,000 Building $62,000 | $125,806 Land $25,806 Building $100,000 | |
| 2019 | $3,380.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 49 Violet Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 49 Violet Ave 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 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 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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