588 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 588 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.082 acres (3,570 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$40,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,118 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Sale Jun 2018 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 90.24-3-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 90.24-3-40`
Alternative APNs	`02000902400003040000` `07030700`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,384 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,068 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	316 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
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	275 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07030700
Street Address	588 E AMHERST ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-1539
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	35O. E COMSTOCK
Legal Subdivision	THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	40.000
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	333 DARTMOUTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1121
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 31, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 20, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure SERVICELINK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202024520
Deed Book / Page	11356 / 4189
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2020
Property Address	588 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1539
Document Number	0113564189
Book / Page	011356 / 004189
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$40.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	333 DARTMOUTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142151121, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1121

June 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jun 20, 2018
Property Address	588 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1539
Document Number	0113307292
Book / Page	011330 / 007292
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2018
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$59.53
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Corporate Trust
Address	800 NICOLLET MALL MINNEAPOLIS MN 554027000, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-7000
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

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	$1,118.00 (+52.94%)	$133,000 (+195.56%) Land $7,000 Building $126,000	$133,000 (+81.77%) Land $7,000 Building $126,000
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 (+11.41%) Land $6,714 Building $57,572
2022		$45,000 Land $4,700 Building $40,300	$57,700 Land $6,026 Building $51,674

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

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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