Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 490 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,570 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.24-8-37 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.24-8-37 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,570 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07028100 |
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| Street Address | 490 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 52O.5O E PARKRIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 4701 |
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 May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 495 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1537 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192019240349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11352 / 0595 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 490 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1536 |
| Document Number | 0113520595 |
| Book / Page | 011352 / 000595 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $75.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 495 E AMHERST ST BUFFALO NY 142151537, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1537 |
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 | $1,279.00 (+43.23%) | $149,000 (+170.91%) Land $7,000 Building $142,000 | $149,000 (+66.61%) Land $7,000 Building $142,000 |
| 2024 | $893.00 (+213.33%) | $55,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $50,300 | $89,431 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $81,789 |
| 2023 | $285.00 | $55,000 Land $4,700 Building $50,300 | $78,571 Land $6,714 Building $71,857 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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