Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 525 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $201,255 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $680 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.24-5-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.24-5-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07034700 |
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| Street Address | 525 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | EAST COR THATCHER |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
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.
525 E Amherst St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 299 GOODYEAR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2309 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage A&D MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Re-recorded Document |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202369352 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11416 / 3661 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113780140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 525 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1542 |
| Document Number | 0114163661 |
| Book / Page | 11416 / 3661 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023069352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $806.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 299 GOODYEAR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2309 |
| Document Number | 0140885279 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14088/5279 |
| Name | A&D MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 525 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1542 |
| Document Number | 0114163661 |
| Book / Page | 11416 / 3661 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023069352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $806.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 299 GOODYEAR AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2309 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1542 |
| Document Number | 0113780140 |
| Book / Page | 11378 / 140 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021067180 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2071 FLATBUSH AVE # 105, 2071, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4340 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2071 FLATBUSH AVE # 105, 105, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4340 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1542 |
| Document Number | 0113780142 |
| Book / Page | 11378 / 142 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021067181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2071 FLATBUSH AVE # 105, 2071, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4340 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12L SUNMIST SQ, AMHERST, NY 14228-1648 |
| Document Number | 0139893799 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13989/3799 |
| Instrument | 2021067182 |
| Name | 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 E Amherst St was $680, down 59.1% 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 | $680.00 (-59.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,661.00 (+79.57%) | $206,000 (+261.4%) Land $9,000 Building $197,000 | $206,000 (+122.26%) Land $9,000 Building $197,000 |
| 2024 | $925.00 (+212.5%) | $57,000 (-) Land $5,100 Building $51,900 | $92,683 (+13.82%) Land $8,293 Building $84,390 |
| 2023 | $296.00 | $57,000 (-) Land $5,100 Building $51,900 | $81,429 (+11.39%) Land $7,286 Building $74,143 |
| 2022 | $57,000 Land $5,100 Building $51,900 | $73,100 Land $6,541 Building $66,559 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 525 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 525 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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