Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 5 Monarch Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,523 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.07-9-29 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.07-9-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 833 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 MONARCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-1518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E COR EMPRESS 2127 69 9O X 13O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
5 Monarch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Deed, Transfer EASTERN ABSTRACT OF N Y INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019230122 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11351 / 4921 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 5 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 MONARCH DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1518 |
| Document Number | 0141054608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14105/4608 |
| Instrument | 2023169527 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 5 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 MONARCH DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1518 |
| Document Number | 0140856127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14085/6127 |
| Instrument | 2023049993 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 320 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1518 |
| Document Number | 0113514921 |
| Book / Page | 11351 / 4921 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019230122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | EASTERN ABSTRACT OF N Y INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $760.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 E SUMMERSET LN, 125, AMHERST, NY 14228-1612 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 MONARCH DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1518 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Monarch Dr was $6,523, up 84.6% 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 | $6,523.00 (+84.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,534.00 (-56.42%) | $326,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $267,000 | $329,300 (+1.01%) Land $59,597 Building $269,703 |
| 2024 | $8,110.00 | $326,000 (+81.11%) Land $59,000 Building $267,000 | $326,000 (+12.29%) Land $59,000 Building $267,000 |
| 2023 | $180,000 Land $28,000 Building $152,000 | $290,323 Land $45,161 Building $245,162 | |
| 2019 | $4,279.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Monarch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims 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 | 14 (1979–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Monarch Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 510 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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