552 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 552 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,147 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.082 acres (3,570 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$420,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,047 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 90.24-3-50`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 90.24-3-50`
Alternative APNs	`02000902400003050000` `07029700`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,147 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,275 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	3,570 sqft (0.082 acres)
Lot Dimensions	102 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07029700
Street Address	552 E AMHERST ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-1539
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	EAST COR COMSTOCK
Legal Subdivision	THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	50.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	4701

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	419 LISBON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1115
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20172017132980
Deed Book / Page	11315 / 3659
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2017
Property Address	552 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1539
Document Number	0113153659
Book / Page	011315 / 003659
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2017
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$42.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	419 LISBON AVE BUFFALO NY 142151115, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1115

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,047.00 (+43.23%)	$122,000 (+171.11%) Land $7,000 Building $115,000	$122,000 (+66.73%) Land $7,000 Building $115,000
2024	$731.00 (+213.73%)	$45,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $40,300	$73,171 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $65,529
2023	$233.00	$45,000 Land $4,700 Building $40,300	$64,286 Land $6,714 Building $57,572

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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