Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 597 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $436 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.24-4-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.24-4-15 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 761 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07036700 |
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| Street Address | 597 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 445.033 W BAILEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| 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.
597 E Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10883 / 6176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 597 E Amherst St was $436 with exemptions applied, down 36.1% 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 | $436.00 (-36.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $682.00 (+42.38%) | $132,000 (+193.33%) Land $7,000 Building $125,000 | $132,000 (+80.4%) Land $7,000 Building $125,000 |
| 2024 | $479.00 (+105.58%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $40,800 | $73,171 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $66,342 |
| 2023 | $233.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,000 Land $4,200 Building $40,800 | $64,286 Land $6,000 Building $58,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 597 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 597 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 |
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| 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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