Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 68 Cornell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $338,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,257 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-2-35 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-2-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 895 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 447 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,320 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95.8 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 68 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 635 22 W 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODRUFF SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
68 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024124202 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11433 / 9921 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 68 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4208 |
| Document Number | 0114104399 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 4399 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022214314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,036.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4208 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 GREENWOOD DR, EAST AURORA, NY 14052-1351 |
| Document Number | 0140743114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14074/3114 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 68 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4208 |
| Document Number | 0113281645 |
| Book / Page | 11328 / 1645 |
| Map Reference | MAP635 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018074890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 CORNELL AVE, 68, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4208 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 LARCH RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2319 |
| Document Number | 2018074891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018074891 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Cornell Ave was $6,257, up 174.3% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,257.00 (+174.31%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,281.00 (-57.7%) | $259,000 (-) Land $29,000 Building $230,000 | $261,600 (+1%) Land $29,291 Building $232,309 |
| 2024 | $5,392.00 | $259,000 (+105.56%) Land $29,000 Building $230,000 | $259,000 (+27.44%) Land $29,000 Building $230,000 |
| 2023 | $126,000 Land $20,000 Building $106,000 | $203,226 Land $32,258 Building $170,968 | |
| 2019 | $4,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 68 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 | 10 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 68 Cornell Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 466 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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