Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 161 Lafayette Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,005 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.11-8-18 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.11-8-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,900 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 143 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 LAFAYETTE BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1405 N 106 107S 108 30 11 7 AMHERST GARDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 LAFAYETTE BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017242063 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11322 / 2172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112328973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 161 LAFAYETTE BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14221-6411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 LAFAYETTE BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14221-6411 |
| Document Number | 0139855698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13985/5698 |
| Instrument | 2021051140 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 LAFAYETTE BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14221-6411 |
| Document Number | 0113222172 |
| Book / Page | 11322 / 2172 |
| Map Reference | MAP1405 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017242063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 LAFAYETTE BLVD, 161, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6411 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 W MELCOURT DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-3229 |
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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,005.00 (+120.85%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,719.00 (-51.75%) | $276,000 (-) Land $60,000 Building $216,000 | $278,800 (+1.01%) Land $60,609 Building $218,191 |
| 2024 | $5,635.00 (+22.15%) | $276,000 (+82.78%) Land $60,000 Building $216,000 | $276,000 (+13.32%) Land $60,000 Building $216,000 |
| 2023 | $151,000 Land $28,800 Building $122,200 | $243,548 Land $46,452 Building $197,096 | |
| 2019 | $4,613.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 328 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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