Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 74 Cornell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,440 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-2-32.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-2-32.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 895 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 447 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,424 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95.8 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 74 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 635 PT 23 24 25 26 PT 27 56 11 7 WOODRUFF SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODFUFF SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.100 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 CORNELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11214 / 5233 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112956758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 74 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4208 |
| Document Number | 0114533412 |
| Book / Page | 11453 / 3412 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025208731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4208 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4208 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 74 CORNELL AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226-4208 |
| Document Number | 0139635679 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 CORNELL AVE BUFFALO NY 142264208, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4208 |
| Document Number | 0139635679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013963/005679 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 264 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2042 |
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 | $6,048.00 (+153.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,382.00 (-55.99%) | $251,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $203,000 | $253,500 (+1%) Land $48,478 Building $205,022 |
| 2024 | $5,412.00 (+19.84%) | $251,000 (+91.6%) Land $48,000 Building $203,000 | $251,000 (+18.79%) Land $48,000 Building $203,000 |
| 2023 | $131,000 Land $36,800 Building $94,200 | $211,290 Land $59,355 Building $151,935 | |
| 2019 | $4,516.00 |
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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