Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 557 Burroughs Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.024 acres (1,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,634 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.47-1-10 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.47-1-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 595 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 602 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,034 sqft (0.024 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 47 ft deep x 21.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 557 BURROUGHS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | 66 12 7 BURROUGHS DR TOWNHOUSES |
| Legal Subdivision | BURROUGHS ASSOCIATION LTD TOWNHOUSES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
557 Burroughs Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 BURROUGHS DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016248823 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11305 / 6690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Burroughs Dr was $4,634 with exemptions applied, up 225.2% 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 | $4,634.00 (+225.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,425.00 (-63.49%) | $230,000 (-) Land $45,000 Building $185,000 | $232,300 (+1%) Land $45,450 Building $186,850 |
| 2024 | $3,903.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $230,000 (+85.48%) Land $45,000 Building $185,000 | $230,000 (+15%) Land $45,000 Building $185,000 |
| 2023 | $124,000 Land $40,000 Building $84,000 | $200,000 Land $64,516 Building $135,484 | |
| 2019 | $3,825.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Burroughs Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 557 Burroughs Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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