Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 159 Ridgewood Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,938 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.11-3-7 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.11-3-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 RIDGEWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1374 N 151S 152 AUDUBON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6898 SHAWNEE RD, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-9555 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112230781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 RIDGEWOOD DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4941 |
| Document Number | 0114112118 |
| Book / Page | 11411 / 2118 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022224287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6898 SHAWNEE RD, N TONAWANDA, NY 14120-9555 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3034 WESTWOOD DR, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-1549 |
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 | $6,938.00 (+133.6%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,970.00 (-51.72%) | $283,000 (-) Land $34,000 Building $249,000 | $285,900 (+1.02%) Land $34,348 Building $251,552 |
| 2024 | $6,151.00 (+16.19%) | $283,000 (+76.88%) Land $34,000 Building $249,000 | $283,000 (+9.66%) Land $34,000 Building $249,000 |
| 2023 | $160,000 Land $26,000 Building $134,000 | $258,065 Land $41,936 Building $216,129 | |
| 2019 | $5,294.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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 460 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 | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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