Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 51 Koster Row, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,648 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $17,176 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.20-4-37 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.20-4-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,575 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 691 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 51 KOSTER ROW |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1367 PT 378 379 TO 385 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPTON HILL VILLAS CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 9401 |
51 Koster Row is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 KOSTER ROW, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000831 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10967 / 3970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Koster Row was $17,176, up 180.5% 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 | $17,176.00 (+180.52%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,123.00 (-61.71%) | $740,000 (-) Land $103,000 Building $637,000 | $747,500 (+1.01%) Land $104,044 Building $643,456 |
| 2024 | $15,991.00 | $740,000 (+62.28%) Land $103,000 Building $637,000 | $740,000 (+0.61%) Land $103,000 Building $637,000 |
| 2023 | $456,000 Land $63,500 Building $392,500 | $735,484 Land $102,419 Building $633,065 | |
| 2019 | $14,556.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Koster Row in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 8 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Koster Row 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 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 277 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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