Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 87 Carmen Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,347 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.56-4-10 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.56-4-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 87 CARMEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1299 PT162PT163 84 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 9301 |
87 Carmen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 CARMEN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023203046 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11424 / 8621 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113556804 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 87 CARMEN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2116 |
| Document Number | 0114248621 |
| Book / Page | 11424 / 8621 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023203046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| 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 | 272 WARREN AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-2821 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 87 CARMEN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2116 |
| Document Number | 0141113045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14111/3045 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 87 CARMEN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2116 |
| Document Number | 0114200210 |
| Book / Page | 11420 / 210 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023130557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 WARREN AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-2821 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 WARREN AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-2821 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 87 CARMEN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2116 |
| Document Number | 0113556804 |
| Book / Page | 011355 / 006804 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 272 WARREN AVE KENMORE NY 142172821, KENMORE, NY 14217-2821 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Carmen Rd was $5,347, up 112.9% 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 | $5,347.00 (+112.86%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,512.00 (-57.8%) | $275,000 (-) Land $44,000 Building $231,000 | $277,800 (+1.02%) Land $44,448 Building $233,352 |
| 2024 | $5,952.00 | $275,000 (+88.36%) Land $44,000 Building $231,000 | $275,000 (+16.78%) Land $44,000 Building $231,000 |
| 2023 | $146,000 (-) Land $18,800 Building $127,200 | $235,484 (+19.35%) Land $30,323 Building $205,161 | |
| 2022 | $146,000 Land $18,800 Building $127,200 | $197,300 Land $25,406 Building $171,894 | |
| 2019 | $1,742.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Carmen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 5 (1979–1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1988 · 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.
The area around 87 Carmen Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 801 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 |
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