Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 169 Ava Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $401,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,560 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.17-4-52 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.17-4-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 169 AVA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2062 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
169 Ava Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024140368 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11434 / 9287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 169 Ava Ln was $5,560, up 84.7% 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,560.00 (+84.72%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,010.00 (-58.03%) | $285,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $235,000 | $287,900 (+1.02%) Land $50,509 Building $237,391 |
| 2024 | $7,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $285,000 (+67.65%) Land $50,000 Building $235,000 | $285,000 (+3.94%) Land $50,000 Building $235,000 |
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $21,800 Building $148,200 | $274,194 Land $35,161 Building $239,033 | |
| 2019 | $4,300.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 169 Ava Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 169 Ava Ln 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 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 179 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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