Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 111 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,849 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-9-16 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-9-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 261 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 111 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 2028 15 7O X 14O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
111 Thistle Lea is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020202523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11370 / 402 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 111 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4960 |
| Document Number | 0113700402 |
| Book / Page | 11370 / 402 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2028 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020202523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 THISTLE LEA, 111, AMHERST, NY 14221-4960 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 184 W GIRARD BLVD, KENMORE, NY 14217-1928 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 111 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4960 |
| Document Number | 0138606474 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 THISTLE LEA AMHERST NY 142214960, AMHERST, NY 14221-4960 |
| Document Number | 0138606474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013860/006474 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 111 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4960 |
| Document Number | 0113328356 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 THISTLE LEA AMHERST NY 142214960, AMHERST, NY 14221-4960 |
| Document Number | 0113328356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 011332/008356 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 6, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 111 Thistle Lea was $6,849, up 154.2% 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 | $6,849.00 (+154.23%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,694.00 (-57.34%) | $280,000 (-) Land $54,000 Building $226,000 | $282,800 (+1%) Land $54,540 Building $228,260 |
| 2024 | $6,315.00 | $280,000 (+67.66%) Land $54,000 Building $226,000 | $280,000 (+3.95%) Land $54,000 Building $226,000 |
| 2023 | $167,000 Land $24,300 Building $142,700 | $269,355 Land $39,194 Building $230,161 | |
| 2019 | $5,687.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 111 Thistle Lea in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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 111 Thistle Lea 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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