Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 591 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,200 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $581 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.24-4-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.24-4-13 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,127 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 987 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,420 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07036500 |
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| Street Address | 591 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 384.94 E COMSTOCK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
591 E Amherst St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 591 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006224861 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11120 / 4610 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113433218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 591 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1540 |
| Document Number | 0113433218 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 003218 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 591 E AMHERST ST BUFFALO NY 142151540, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1540 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 591 E Amherst St was $581, down 59.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $581.00 (-59.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,449.00 (+65.22%) | $176,000 (+225.93%) Land $7,000 Building $169,000 | $176,000 (+100.44%) Land $7,000 Building $169,000 |
| 2024 | $877.00 (+213.21%) | $54,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $49,800 | $87,805 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $80,976 |
| 2023 | $280.00 | $54,000 Land $4,200 Building $49,800 | $77,143 Land $6,000 Building $71,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 591 E Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 591 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
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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