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949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 - Property report

Also known as: 949 Amherst St

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Property type

Three Family Year-Round Residence (230)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.125

Sale price

$95,295

General information

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Address
Primary address
949 Amherst Street
ZIP code
14216
County
Erie
Parcel ID
89.60-1-17

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/22/2004
Sale price
$95,295
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,301
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
3
Building
Property type
Three Family Year-Round Residence (230)
Building sq. ft.
3590
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2.5
Year built
1920
AC
No
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
3
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
42 ft X 130 ft
Acreage
0.125
Frontage
42 ft
Depth
130 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2004 $95,295 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/22/2004 - D
01/22/2004 - R
Deed XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,301
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$442,000
Land value
$47,000
Building value
$395,000
Assessed value
$442,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $326,829 $201,000 9.7317 $1,956 -27.54%
2024 $287,143 $201,000 13.43 $2,699 -8.70%
2023 $257,700 $201,000 14.71 $2,957 -8.12%
2022 $227,100 $201,000 16.01 $3,218 -1.29%
2021 $223,300 $201,000 16.22 $3,260 +19.30%
2020 $218,800 $140,000 19.52 $2,733 -3.79%
2019 $205,900 $140,000 20.29 $2,841 n/a

Permit information for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/30/2017
06/09/2011
08/20/2010

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 7 Public PK, K-4 558 0.14
Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 7 Public PK, K-4 558 0.14
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.21
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.47
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.47
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.47
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.60
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.81
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.81
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.21
Elmwood-Franklin School NR Private PK-8 293 0.47
Holy Spirit School NR Private K-8 0 0.47
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.60
P.S. 81 3 Public PK, K-8 737 0.81
Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel 4 Charter K-7 385 0.83
Our Lady Of Black Rock School NR Private PK-8 171 0.94
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 1.05
West Hertel Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 750 1.13
Grabiarz Campus School 79 2 Public PK, K-8 538 1.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tapestry Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,108 0.21
Mckinley Vocational High School 1 Public 9-12 986 0.56
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 0.60
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 1.12
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.26
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 1.33
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette NR Public 9-12 200 1.56
Lafayette High School NR Public 12 122 1.56
Lafayette International School 2 Public 9-12 415 1.56
Nardin Academy High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The development at 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 has a total of 3,590 square feet.

When was 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 last sold and what was the sale price?

949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 was last sold on 01/22/2004 for $95,295.

What is the assessed value of 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 is currently assessed at $442,000.

What are the property taxes for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216?

The property taxes for 949 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 total $4,301.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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