Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 159 Westfield Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,715 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,440 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.20-2-55 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.20-2-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,715 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,187 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 WESTFIELD RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 1032 153 |
| Legal Subdivision | SETTLERS HOLLEYWOOD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 9401 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WESTFIELD RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,440.00 (+263.23%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,773.00 (-68.38%) | $310,000 (-) Land $71,500 Building $238,500 | $313,100 (+1%) Land $72,215 Building $240,885 |
| 2024 | $5,608.00 (+35.13%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $310,000 (+88.79%) Land $71,500 Building $238,500 | $310,000 (+17.05%) Land $71,500 Building $238,500 |
| 2023 | $164,200 Land $21,400 Building $142,800 | $264,839 Land $34,516 Building $230,323 | |
| 2019 | $4,150.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 566 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 / 1,000 |
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