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491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 - Property report

Also known as: 491 Amherst St

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Property type

Downtown Row Type (Detached) (482)

Year built

1922

Acreage

0.076

Sale price

$250,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
491 Amherst Street
ZIP code
14207
County
Erie
Parcel ID
88.280-6-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/01/2016
Sale price
$250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,490
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Industrial sq. ft.
Building
Property type
Downtown Row Type (Detached) (482)
Building sq. ft.
3650
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Story height
Year built
1922
AC coverage
Elevator
Units
1
Lot
Total sq. ft.
3,650
Acreage
0.076
Frontage
33 ft
Depth
100 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public
Garage sq. ft.
Parking sq. ft.
Sprinkler coverage

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/01/2016 $250,000 XX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/09/2010 $1
10/21/2009 $72,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/01/2016 - D
04/01/2016 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX, XXX
04/12/2010 - R
04/09/2010 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)
10/21/2009 - D
10/21/2009 - R		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
02/02/1994 - R
01/31/1994 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,490
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$358,600
Land value
$13,200
Building value
$345,400
Assessed value
$358,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $452,033 $278,000 9.7317 $2,705 -27.54%
2024 $397,143 $278,000 13.43 $3,734 -8.70%
2023 $356,400 $278,000 14.71 $4,089 -8.12%
2022 $314,100 $278,000 16.01 $4,451 -1.29%
2021 $308,900 $278,000 16.22 $4,509 +220.84%
2020 $112,500 $72,000 19.52 $1,405 -3.79%
2019 $105,900 $72,000 20.29 $1,461 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/19/2023
03/06/2018
11/18/2011
07/13/2010
05/11/2010

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
26,327
Median age
32.8
Average household income
$53,779
Family households
58.0%
People per household (average)
2.49
Occupied housing units
10,550
Owner-occupied units
35.0%
Median year structure built
1938
Median value mortgaged units
$149,000
Median value unmortgaged units
$115,300

Risk

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

99 Peter, Buffalo 107 Peter, Buffalo 483 Amherst St, Buffalo 479 Amherst St, Buffalo 1975 Niagara, Buffalo 119 Peter, Buffalo 111 Peter, Buffalo 95 Peter, Buffalo 495 Amherst St, Buffalo 501 Amherst St, Buffalo 41 Reservation, Buffalo 1973 Niagara, Buffalo 493 Amherst St, Buffalo 364 Dearborn, Buffalo 1981 Niagara, Buffalo 113 Peter, Buffalo 117 Peter, Buffalo 497 Amherst St, Buffalo 533 Amherst St, Buffalo 362 Dearborn, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

14072, Erie County, NY 14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207?

The development at 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 was built in 1922.

What is the market value of 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207?

The current market value of 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 is $358,600.

What is the total square footage of 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207?

491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 has a total of 3,650 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$68 per square foot is the price for 491 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207.

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