Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 494 Mill St, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.527 acres (22,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,166 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 69.09-5-11 |
| Primary APN | 142289 69.09-5-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 22,880 sqft (0.527 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 440 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 MILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 52 X 44O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
494 Mill St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2020.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113719269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 494 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5149 |
| Document Number | 0113719269 |
| Book / Page | 011371 / 009269 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 136 MACARTHUR DR WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142213762, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3762 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Mill St was $6,166 with exemptions applied, down 48.9% 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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,166.00 (-48.94%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $12,076.00 (+155.04%) | $311,000 (-) Land $93,200 Building $217,800 | $314,100 (+1%) Land $94,129 Building $219,971 |
| 2024 | $4,735.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $311,000 (+77.71%) Land $93,200 Building $217,800 | $311,000 (+10.18%) Land $93,200 Building $217,800 |
| 2023 | $175,000 Land $23,000 Building $152,000 | $282,258 Land $37,097 Building $245,161 | |
| 2019 | $4,053.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Mill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 494 Mill St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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