Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 78 Koster Row, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,982 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,461 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.20-3-21 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.20-3-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,982 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,162 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 18,690 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 78 KOSTER ROW |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1367 66 PT 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 9401 |
78 Koster Row is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 KOSTER ROW, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Koster Row was $15,461, up 2.5% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,461.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2025 | $15,089.00 (+6.14%) | $660,000 (-) Land $111,000 Building $549,000 | $666,700 (+1.02%) Land $112,127 Building $554,573 |
| 2024 | $14,216.00 | $660,000 (+62.16%) Land $111,000 Building $549,000 | $660,000 (+0.54%) Land $111,000 Building $549,000 |
| 2023 | $407,000 Land $72,000 Building $335,000 | $656,452 Land $116,129 Building $540,323 | |
| 2019 | $13,478.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Koster Row in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 78 Koster Row 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 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 277 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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