Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 55 Cornell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $244,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,925 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-3-8 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-3-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 406 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95.8 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 55 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1283 2 PT 3 56 11 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF A |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11458 / 8034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
| Document Number | 0114588034 |
| Book / Page | 11458 / 8034 |
| Map Reference | MB 1283 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026055347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $976.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 55 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 55 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0113952094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11395/2094 |
| Instrument | 2022017509 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF A |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ROXBURY, MA 02119 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
| Document Number | 0113942586 |
| Book / Page | 11394 / 2586 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1283 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022005197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $876.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 CHERRY CREEK CIR, 110, WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708-6171 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 371 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1908 |
| Document Number | 0140345792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14034/5792 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | $5,925.00 (+151.7%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,354.00 (-54.28%) | $241,000 (-) Land $33,000 Building $208,000 | $243,400 (+1%) Land $33,329 Building $210,071 |
| 2024 | $5,149.00 (+31.72%) | $241,000 (+103.38%) Land $33,000 Building $208,000 | $241,000 (+26.09%) Land $33,000 Building $208,000 |
| 2023 | $118,500 Land $23,000 Building $95,500 | $191,129 Land $37,097 Building $154,032 | |
| 2019 | $3,909.00 |
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.
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 | 10 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 466 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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