Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 81 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,973 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.05-7-15 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.05-7-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,106 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 58.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 81 BERNHARDT DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1422 129 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 9503 |
81 Bernhardt Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 BERNHARDT DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Bernhardt Dr was $6,973 with exemptions applied, up 168.2% 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 | $6,973.00 (+168.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,600.00 (-59.58%) | $290,000 (-) Land $62,500 Building $227,500 | $292,900 (+1%) Land $63,125 Building $229,775 |
| 2024 | $6,432.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $290,000 (+61.11%) Land $62,500 Building $227,500 | $290,000 (-0.11%) Land $62,500 Building $227,500 |
| 2023 | $180,000 Land $26,000 Building $154,000 | $290,323 Land $41,936 Building $248,387 | |
| 2019 | $5,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Bernhardt Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 81 Bernhardt 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 529 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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