Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 135 Smith Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 6.17 acres (268,765 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,951 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 142289 28.00-1-11.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 28.00-1-11.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 268,765 sqft (6.17 acres) |
| Lot Width | 256 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 605 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pole Barn | 1,600 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 135 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | THUMAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 9009 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 SMITH RD, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2001960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10991 / 7192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 135 SMITH RD, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1524 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138934620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13893/4620 |
| Instrument | 2019075576 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
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 | $8,951.00 (+118%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,106.00 (-51.11%) | $405,000 (-) Land $92,700 Building $312,300 | $409,100 (+1.01%) Land $93,638 Building $315,462 |
| 2024 | $8,398.00 (+30.18%) | $405,000 (+84.09%) Land $92,700 Building $312,300 | $405,000 (+14.14%) Land $92,700 Building $312,300 |
| 2023 | $220,000 Land $51,200 Building $168,800 | $354,839 Land $82,581 Building $272,258 | |
| 2019 | $6,451.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 39 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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