Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 129 Ava Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,748 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.17-4-46 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.17-4-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,375 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 129 AVA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2062 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
129 Ava Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MARY B OLSEN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018214771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11336 / 3643 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111167575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 129 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3052 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3052 |
| Document Number | 0140672171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14067/2171 |
| Instrument | 2022173518 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 129 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3052 |
| Document Number | 0113363643 |
| Book / Page | 011336 / 003643 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 129 AVA LN WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142213052, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3052 |
| Document Number | 138754069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013875/004069 |
| Name | MARY B OLSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6360 UTLEY RD, AKRON, NY 14001-9452 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Ava Ln was $5,748, up 96.6% 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 | $5,748.00 (+96.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,924.00 (-58.41%) | $282,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $232,000 | $284,800 (+0.99%) Land $50,496 Building $234,304 |
| 2024 | $7,031.00 | $282,000 (+71.95%) Land $50,000 Building $232,000 | $282,000 (+6.61%) Land $50,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2023 | $164,000 Land $21,800 Building $142,200 | $264,516 Land $35,161 Building $229,355 | |
| 2019 | $4,489.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Ava Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 129 Ava Ln 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 529 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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