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598 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 598 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.082 acres (3,570 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$92,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$578 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Sale
Aug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 90.24-3-37

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 90.24-3-37
Alternative APNs
  • 02000902400003037000
  • 07031000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,140 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,070 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,070 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area3,570 sqft (0.082 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 35 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area324 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07031000
Street Address598 E AMHERST ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14215-1539
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description431.9O W BAILEY
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number37.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract4701

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin 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

598 E Amherst St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2019.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address17860 WEXFORD TER, 1K, JAMAICA, NY 11432-3018
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO
Aug 5, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 9, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 9, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019221260
Deed Book / Page11351 / 8
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 9, 2019
Property Address598 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1539
Document Number0113510008
Book / Page011351 / 000008
Instrument DateOct 8, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$92.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17860 WEXFORD TER #1K JAMAICA NY 114323018, 1K, JAMAICA, NY 11432-3018

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 5, 2019
Property Address598 E AMHERST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1539
Document Number0113478913
Book / Page011347 / 008913
Instrument DateJul 26, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$80.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address40 FREUND ST BUFFALO NY 142111920, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1920

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 598 E Amherst St was $578, down 60.4% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$578.00 (-60.38%)
2025$1,459.00 (+57.73%)$175,000 (+207.02%) Land $7,000 Building $168,000$175,000 (+88.82%) Land $7,000 Building $168,000
2024$925.00 (+212.5%)$57,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $52,300$92,683 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $85,041
2023$296.00$57,000 Land $4,700 Building $52,300$81,429 Land $6,714 Building $74,715

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 598 E Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 598 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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

ProviderMax 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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