Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 55 Arc Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,967 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.58-3-9 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.58-3-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 606 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 55 ARCADE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 391 79PT 8O |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
55 Arc Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 ARCADE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 1999 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10950 / 7151 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114437281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Arc Ave was $4,967 with exemptions applied, up 309.1% 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 | $4,967.00 (+309.14%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,214.00 (-68.92%) | $254,000 (-) Land $36,000 Building $218,000 | $256,600 (+1.02%) Land $36,369 Building $220,231 |
| 2024 | $3,906.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $254,000 (+78.87%) Land $36,000 Building $218,000 | $254,000 (+10.9%) Land $36,000 Building $218,000 |
| 2023 | $142,000 Land $26,000 Building $116,000 | $229,032 Land $41,935 Building $187,097 | |
| 2019 | $2,092.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Arc Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 55 Arc Ave 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.
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 801 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 |
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