Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 151 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,510 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $790,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $19,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.08-4-28 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.08-4-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,510 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,778 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 280 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 16,200 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 507 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 818 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 151 RUSKIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1139 71 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
151 Ruskin Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 151 RUSKIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023052566 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11415 / 4076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 151 RUSKIN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-4264 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3112 |
| Document Number | 0140859810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14085/9810 |
| Instrument | 2023052567 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 151 RUSKIN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-4264 |
| Document Number | 0114154076 |
| Book / Page | 11415 / 4076 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023052566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 RUSKIN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-4264 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 RUSKIN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-4264 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 151 Ruskin Rd was $19,468, up 146.3% 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 | $19,468.00 (+146.27%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,905.00 (-54.44%) | $790,000 (-) Land $105,000 Building $685,000 | $798,000 (+1.01%) Land $106,063 Building $691,937 |
| 2024 | $17,351.00 | $790,000 (+61.55%) Land $105,000 Building $685,000 | $790,000 (+0.16%) Land $105,000 Building $685,000 |
| 2023 | $489,000 (-) Land $65,500 Building $423,500 | $788,710 (+19.36%) Land $105,645 Building $683,065 | |
| 2022 | $489,000 Land $65,500 Building $423,500 | $660,800 Land $88,512 Building $572,288 | |
| 2019 | $15,742.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 151 Ruskin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 (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 151 Ruskin 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 93% 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 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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