Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 51 Cornell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,804 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-3-7 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-3-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95.8 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 51 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 635 61 62 56 11 7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
51 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1995.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10895 / 6945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Cornell Ave was $4,804, up 146.9% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,804.00 (+146.87%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,946.00 (-53.88%) | $189,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $154,000 | $190,900 (+1.01%) Land $35,352 Building $155,548 |
| 2024 | $4,219.00 | $189,000 (+81.73%) Land $35,000 Building $154,000 | $189,000 (+12.67%) Land $35,000 Building $154,000 |
| 2023 | $104,000 Land $25,000 Building $79,000 | $167,742 Land $40,323 Building $127,419 | |
| 2019 | $3,742.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · other causes |
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 51 Cornell Ave 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 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 466 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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