Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 55 Violet Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,048 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,167 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.41-4-7 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.41-4-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 698 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,048 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 246 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 55 VIOLET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1748 50 56 X 108 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 VIOLET AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005824 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11089 / 5132 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,167.00 (-0.53%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,184.00 (-19.49%) | $161,000 (-) Land $24,200 Building $136,800 | $162,600 (+0.99%) Land $24,440 Building $138,160 |
| 2024 | $3,955.00 (+85.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,000 (+78.89%) Land $24,200 Building $136,800 | $161,000 (+10.91%) Land $24,200 Building $136,800 |
| 2023 | $90,000 Land $16,000 Building $74,000 | $145,161 Land $25,806 Building $119,355 | |
| 2019 | $2,134.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| 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.
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 382 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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