Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 71 Cornell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,262 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-3-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 909 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 455 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95.8 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 71 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1283 PT 5 PT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NIAGARAS CHOICE CU |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20001056 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10963 / 2868 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113102946 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 71 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
| Document Number | 0140389620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14038/9620 |
| Instrument | 2022025208 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 71 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138682660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13868/2660 |
| Instrument | 2018171993 |
| Name | NIAGARAS CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14303 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4207 |
| Document Number | 0113102946 |
| Book / Page | 011310 / 002946 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 71 CORNELL AVE AMHERST NY 142264207, AMHERST, NY 14226-4207 |
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 | $5,262.00 (+163.63%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,996.00 (-57.71%) | $216,000 (-) Land $33,000 Building $183,000 | $218,200 (+1.02%) Land $33,336 Building $184,864 |
| 2024 | $4,720.00 (+29.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,000 (+71.43%) Land $33,000 Building $183,000 | $216,000 (+6.29%) Land $33,000 Building $183,000 |
| 2023 | $126,000 Land $23,000 Building $103,000 | $203,226 Land $37,097 Building $166,129 | |
| 2019 | $3,634.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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