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555 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 555 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.077 acres (3,360 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$23,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$343 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Transfer
Dec 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 90.24-4-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 90.24-4-2
Alternative APNs
  • 02000902400004002000
  • 07035400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,225 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area817 sqft
Upper Floors Area408 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area3,360 sqft (0.077 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07035400
Street Address555 E AMHERST ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14215-1540
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description47. E COMSTOCK
Legal SubdivisionKENSINGTON PARK
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number2.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract4200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin 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

555 E Amherst St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2021.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1199 KENSINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1609
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCorporation

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 14, 2017Trustee's Deed, Transfer
Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 10, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017252496
Deed Book / Page11322 / 8587
Last Transfer DateAug 27, 2021
Transfer Doc0113871553
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 14, 2021
Property Address555 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1540
Document Number0113871553
Book / Page11387 / 1553
Instrument DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument2021181835
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address548 MINNESOTA AVE, 548, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1232

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address548 MINNESOTA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1232

December 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 14, 2017
Property Address555 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1540
Document Number0113228587
Book / Page011322 / 008587
Instrument DateDec 12, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$23.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address548 MINNESOTA AVE BUFFALO NY 142151232, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1232

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 555 E Amherst St was $343, down 62.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$343.00 (-62.43%)
2025$913.00 (+33.87%)$104,000 (+147.62%) Land $7,000 Building $97,000$104,000 (+52.29%) Land $7,000 Building $97,000
2024$682.00 (+212.84%)$42,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $37,500$68,293 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $60,976
2023$218.00$42,000 Land $4,500 Building $37,500$60,000 Land $6,429 Building $53,571

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 555 E Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 555 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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

ProviderMax 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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