Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 70 Briar Row, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $181,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,500 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.15-12-5 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.15-12-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,806 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 70 BRIAR ROW |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1788 PT 96 97PT 98 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
70 Briar Row is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 BRIAR ROW, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013195979 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11252 / 249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Briar Row was $7,500 with a homeowner's exemption, up 167.9% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,500.00 (+167.86%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,800.00 (-59.98%) | $315,000 (-) Land $53,500 Building $261,500 | $318,200 (+1.02%) Land $54,043 Building $264,157 |
| 2024 | $6,997.00 Homeowner's exemption | $315,000 (+57.5%) Land $53,500 Building $261,500 | $315,000 (-2.35%) Land $53,500 Building $261,500 |
| 2023 | $200,000 Land $46,300 Building $153,700 | $322,581 Land $74,678 Building $247,903 | |
| 2019 | $5,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Briar Row in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 70 Briar Row 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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