Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 597 Mill St, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,946 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 69.09-2-14 |
| Primary APN | 142289 69.09-2-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,830 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 143 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 597 MILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2137 3 54 12 7 BRIARHURST PT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9104 |
597 Mill St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216427 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11372 / 6784 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 597 MILL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4637 |
| Document Number | 0113726784 |
| Book / Page | 11372 / 6784 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021006427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $820.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 597 MILL ST, 597, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4637 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 507 MILL ST, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5129 |
| Document Number | 0139746147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13974/6147 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 597 Mill St was $6,946, up 50.9% 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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,946.00 (+50.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,602.00 (-35.33%) | $319,000 (-) Land $61,000 Building $258,000 | $322,200 (+1%) Land $61,612 Building $260,588 |
| 2024 | $7,116.00 | $319,000 (+52.63%) Land $61,000 Building $258,000 | $319,000 (-5.37%) Land $61,000 Building $258,000 |
| 2023 | $209,000 Land $47,000 Building $162,000 | $337,097 Land $75,807 Building $261,290 | |
| 2019 | $2,391.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 597 Mill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 597 Mill 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 |
|---|
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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 293 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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