Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 1240 New Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,499 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,276 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 142289 16.00-2-1.2 |
| Primary APN | 142289 16.00-2-1.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,499 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 367 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1240 NEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 54 13 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 9009 |
1240 New Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 NEW RD, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20169663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11290 / 8469 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 1240 NEW RD, AMHERST, NY 14228-1539 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 NEW RD, AMHERST, NY 14228-1539 |
| Document Number | 0113848370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11384/8370 |
| Instrument | 2021153388 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 1240 NEW RD, AMHERST, NY 14228-1539 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 NEW RD, AMHERST, NY 14228-1539 |
| Document Number | 0140080510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14008/510 |
| Instrument | 2021153387 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1240 New Rd was $6,276, up 119% 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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,276.00 (+118.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,866.00 (-52.15%) | $285,000 (-) Land $68,600 Building $216,400 | $287,900 (+1.02%) Land $69,298 Building $218,602 |
| 2024 | $5,990.00 | $285,000 (+75.93%) Land $68,600 Building $216,400 | $285,000 (+9.07%) Land $68,600 Building $216,400 |
| 2023 | $162,000 Land $41,500 Building $120,500 | $261,290 Land $66,935 Building $194,355 | |
| 2019 | $5,092.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1240 New Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 44 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 44 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
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 1240 New Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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