511 Capen Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226 Property Records

Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 511 Capen Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.158 acres (6,875 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$260,504 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,580 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`142289 67.63-4-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`142289 67.63-4-23`
Alternative APN	`22890676300004023000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,260 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	844 sqft
Upper Floors Area	416 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	6,875 sqft (0.158 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	520 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	511 CAPEN BLVD
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14226-2821
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	21 12 7 1355 S 139 140 N 141 UNIVERSITY TERRACE
Legal Subdivision	UNIVERSITY TERRACE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	23.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	AMHERST
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5006
Census Tract	9301

Owner

511 Capen Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	39 PLYMOUTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2711
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 26, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EMPOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Dec 14, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC
Apr 18, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer THE SUMMIT FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 30, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20262026096498
Deed Book / Page	11461 / 3049
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0113281665
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 26, 2026
Property Address	511 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2821
Document Number	0000096498
Book / Page	11461 / 3049
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2026
Instrument	202696498
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$105,444.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 PLYMOUTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2711

Mortgage

Date	May 26, 2026

Lender

Name	EMPOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	511 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2821
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023
Title Company	TIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2821

Mortgage

Document Number	0140775004
Date	Dec 14, 2022
Book Page	14077/5004
Instrument	2022232954

Lender

Name	RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MELVILLE, NY 11747

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2033

April 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 18, 2018
Property Address	511 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2821
Document Number	0113281665
Book / Page	11328 / 1665
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2018
Instrument	2018074921
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7 MANNING RD, 7, AMHERST, NY 14226-2253

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 CAPEN BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2821

Mortgage

Document Number	2018074902
Date	Apr 18, 2018
Instrument	2018074902

Lender

Name	THE SUMMIT FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	May 1, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Capen Blvd was $5,580 with a homeowner's exemption, up 147.6% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Amherst Town
Unified School District	Amherst Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,580.00 (+147.56%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$2,254.00 (-54.2%)	$221,000 (-) Land $44,000 Building $177,000	$223,200 (+1%) Land $44,438 Building $178,762
2024	$4,921.00 Homeowner's exemption	$221,000 (+85.71%) Land $44,000 Building $177,000	$221,000 (+15.14%) Land $44,000 Building $177,000
2023		$119,000 Land $18,800 Building $100,200	$191,935 Land $30,323 Building $161,612
2019	$3,544.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 511 Capen Blvd 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
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
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

The area around 511 Capen Blvd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 811 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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