Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 51 Darwin Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,523 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,579 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.06-11-8 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.06-11-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,523 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,253 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 774 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 496 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 496 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,450 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 301 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 51 DARWIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1279 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
51 Darwin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 DARWIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014246049 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11273 / 401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $13,579.00 (+163.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,148.00 (-58.78%) | $568,000 (-) Land $72,500 Building $495,500 | $573,700 (+1%) Land $73,228 Building $500,472 |
| 2024 | $12,488.00 (+10.05%) | $568,000 (+62.75%) Land $72,500 Building $495,500 | $568,000 (+0.91%) Land $72,500 Building $495,500 |
| 2023 | $349,000 Land $69,300 Building $279,700 | $562,903 Land $111,774 Building $451,129 | |
| 2019 | $11,348.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Darwin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 51 Darwin 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 529 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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