Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 522 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.24-8-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.24-8-28 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,570 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 142 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07029000 |
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| Street Address | 522 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 2O5.5O W COMSTOCK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 4701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
522 E Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1998.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10928 / 6072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 522 E Amherst St was $291 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.5% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $291.00 (-64.47%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $819.00 (+14.71%) | $88,000 (+1%) Land $7,000 Building $81,000 | $88,000 (+23%) Land $7,000 Building $81,000 |
| 2024 | $714.00 (+213.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $39,300 | $71,545 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $63,903 |
| 2023 | $228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,000 Land $4,700 Building $39,300 | $62,857 Land $6,714 Building $56,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 522 E Amherst St 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.
The area around 522 E Amherst St 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 |
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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 | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,370 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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