Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 71 Monarch Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,287 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.07-9-14 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.07-9-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 71 MONARCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2127 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
71 Monarch Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114157110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 71 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1520 |
| Document Number | 0114157110 |
| Book / Page | 11415 / 7110 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023057703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 MONARCH DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-1520 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 CALVIN CT N, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8802 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Monarch Dr was $4,287 with exemptions applied, up 1.5% 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,287.00 (+1.54%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,222.00 (-19.61%) | $217,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $169,000 | $219,200 (+1.01%) Land $48,487 Building $170,713 |
| 2024 | $5,252.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $217,000 (+80.83%) Land $48,000 Building $169,000 | $217,000 (+12.12%) Land $48,000 Building $169,000 |
| 2023 | $120,000 (-) Land $20,800 Building $99,200 | $193,548 (+19.33%) Land $33,548 Building $160,000 | |
| 2022 | $120,000 Land $20,800 Building $99,200 | $162,200 Land $28,115 Building $134,085 | |
| 2019 | $2,442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Monarch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · 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 71 Monarch Dr 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 | 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 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 510 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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