Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 8 Monarch Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,959 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,590 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.07-10-18 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.07-10-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,959 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Basement Area | 463 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 463 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,040 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 MONARCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 78 12 7 2127 79 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
8 Monarch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020126042 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11363 / 7732 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1515 |
| Document Number | 0113637732 |
| Book / Page | 11363 / 7732 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020126042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 MONARCH DR, 8, AMHERST, NY 14226-1515 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 BROOKPARK DR, AMHERST, NY 14228-3453 |
| Document Number | 0139496836 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13949/6836 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 MONARCH DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-1515 |
| Document Number | 0113500827 |
| Book / Page | 011350 / 000827 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 MONARCH DR AMHERST NY 142261515, AMHERST, NY 14226-1515 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Monarch Dr was $5,590 with a veteran's exemption, down 19% 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 | $5,590.00 (-18.97%) Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,899.00 (+1.43%) | $295,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $247,000 | $298,000 (+1.02%) Land $48,488 Building $249,512 |
| 2024 | $6,802.00 Veteran's exemption | $295,000 (+67.61%) Land $48,000 Building $247,000 | $295,000 (+3.92%) Land $48,000 Building $247,000 |
| 2023 | $176,000 Land $20,800 Building $155,200 | $283,871 Land $33,548 Building $250,323 | |
| 2019 | $3,642.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Monarch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Monarch Dr 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 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 510 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 |
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