Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 79 Jeffrey Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,138 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 142289 26.20-3-14 |
| Primary APN | 142289 26.20-3-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,362 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,880 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 JEFFREY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 76 12 7 2263 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCYRUS HEIGHTS PART III |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 9106 |
79 Jeffrey Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 JEFFREY DR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111405200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Jeffrey Dr was $5,138 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% 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 | $5,138.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,090.00 (-18.66%) | $254,000 (-) Land $33,000 Building $221,000 | $256,600 (+1.02%) Land $33,338 Building $223,262 |
| 2024 | $6,258.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,000 (+69.33%) Land $33,000 Building $221,000 | $254,000 (+4.99%) Land $33,000 Building $221,000 |
| 2023 | $150,000 Land $28,500 Building $121,500 | $241,935 Land $45,968 Building $195,967 | |
| 2019 | $3,837.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Jeffrey Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 3 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 79 Jeffrey Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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