Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 159 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-9-23 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-9-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 212 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 595 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 62 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2028 22 11 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 159 THISTLE LEA, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 THISTLE LEA, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4960 |
| Document Number | 0141860704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14186/704 |
| Instrument | 2026000898 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,701.00 (-56.89%) | $295,000 (-) Land $53,000 Building $242,000 | $298,000 (+1.02%) Land $53,539 Building $244,461 |
| 2024 | $6,265.00 (+37.9%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $295,000 (+97.99%) Land $53,000 Building $242,000 | $295,000 (+22.75%) Land $53,000 Building $242,000 |
| 2023 | $149,000 Land $23,500 Building $125,500 | $240,323 Land $37,903 Building $202,420 | |
| 2019 | $4,543.00 |
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 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.
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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