Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 151 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,886 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-9-22 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-9-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 456 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 151 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2028 21 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
151 Thistle Lea is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2005.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 151 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 151 Thistle Lea was $5,886 with exemptions applied, up 174% 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 | $5,886.00 (+174.02%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,148.00 (-59.72%) | $250,000 (-) Land $54,000 Building $196,000 | $252,500 (+1%) Land $54,540 Building $197,960 |
| 2024 | $5,333.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $250,000 (+70.07%) Land $54,000 Building $196,000 | $250,000 (+5.44%) Land $54,000 Building $196,000 |
| 2023 | $147,000 Land $24,300 Building $122,700 | $237,097 Land $39,194 Building $197,903 | |
| 2019 | $3,627.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 151 Thistle Lea in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (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 Thistle Lea 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 459 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 | 980 / 880 |
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