Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 139 Wayne Ave, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,295 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,852 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 142289 40.06-7-9.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 40.06-7-9.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,295 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 275 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 22,152 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 512 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 139 WAYNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-2217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 88 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 9107 |
139 Wayne Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201935178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11341 / 2543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000151538 |
| Book / Page | 14208 / 9418 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026151538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK, SERVICELINK TITLE PROVIDER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2217 |
| Document Number | 0000151538, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14208/9418 |
| Instrument | 2026151538 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 6, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, AMHERST, NY 14228-2217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, AMHERST, NY 14228-2217 |
| Document Number | 0140258661 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14025/8661 |
| Instrument | 2021229084 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Oct 19, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, AMHERST, NY 14228-2217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, AMHERST, NY 14228-2217 |
| Document Number | 0139578076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13957/8076 |
| Instrument | 2020163017 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, AMHERST, NY 14228-2217 |
| Document Number | 0113412543 |
| Book / Page | 11341 / 2543 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1395 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019035178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,485.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 WAYNE AVE, 139, AMHERST, NY 14228-2217 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 PRYOR AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8320 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Wayne Ave was $5,852, up 105.8% 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 | $5,852.00 (+105.84%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,843.00 (-60.22%) | $302,000 (-) Land $55,200 Building $246,800 | $305,100 (+1.03%) Land $55,767 Building $249,333 |
| 2024 | $7,146.00 | $302,000 (+83.03%) Land $55,200 Building $246,800 | $302,000 (+13.48%) Land $55,200 Building $246,800 |
| 2023 | $165,000 Land $49,600 Building $115,400 | $266,129 Land $80,000 Building $186,129 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Wayne Ave in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 575.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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 139 Wayne Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 169 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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