Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 71 Violet Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,066 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.41-4-10 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.41-4-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,104 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 71 VIOLET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1748 47 56 X VAR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
71 Violet Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 VIOLET AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EVANS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015105001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11280 / 2141 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113504552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 71 VIOLET AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2209 |
| Document Number | 0141952755 |
| Book / Page | 14195 / 2755 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202667106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 VIOLET AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000067106, |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14195/2755 |
| Instrument | 202667106 |
| Name | SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 71 VIOLET AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-2209 |
| Document Number | 0113504552 |
| Book / Page | 011350 / 004552 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 VIOLET AVE AMHERST NY 142262209, AMHERST, NY 14226-2209 |
| Document Number | 139125757 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013912/005757 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Violet Ave was $3,066, up 93% 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 | $3,066.00 (+92.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,589.00 (-55.61%) | $152,000 (-) Land $24,200 Building $127,800 | $153,500 (+0.99%) Land $24,439 Building $129,061 |
| 2024 | $3,580.00 | $152,000 (+117.14%) Land $24,200 Building $127,800 | $152,000 (+34.63%) Land $24,200 Building $127,800 |
| 2023 | $70,000 Land $16,000 Building $54,000 | $112,903 Land $25,806 Building $87,097 | |
| 2019 | $2,100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Violet Ave 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.
The area around 71 Violet Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 382 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 |
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