Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 738 E Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,900 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $22 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.25-1-27 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.25-1-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,141 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 483 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 207 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07826100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 738 E AMHERST ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 3O5. W SUFFOLK |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
738 E Amherst St, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since August 1999.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 703, BUFFALO, NY 14225-0703 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19991210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10956 / 3502 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 738 E Amherst St was $22, down 66.7% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22.00 (-66.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $66.00 (-2.94%) | $6,600 (+57.14%) Land $6,600 | $6,600 (-3.35%) Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $68.00 (+223.81%) | $4,200 (-) Land $4,200 | $6,829 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 |
| 2023 | $21.00 | $4,200 Land $4,200 | $6,000 Land $6,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 738 E Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 738 E Amherst St 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 |
|---|
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 | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,370 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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