Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 179 Macarthur Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,937 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,500 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,525 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 56.18-8-17 |
| Primary APN | 142289 56.18-8-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,937 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 927 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 463 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 179 MACARTHUR DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2204 244 48 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFAX SUBDIVISION PART 10 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 9011 |
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 | 179 MACARTHUR DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025130740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11448 / 2511 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114482511 |
| 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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,525.00 (-0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,573.00 (-0.13%) | $350,000 (-) Land $56,000 Building $294,000 | $353,500 (+1%) Land $56,560 Building $296,940 |
| 2024 | $7,583.00 (+26.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $350,000 (+62.79%) Land $56,000 Building $294,000 | $350,000 (+0.93%) Land $56,000 Building $294,000 |
| 2023 | $215,000 Land $38,000 Building $177,000 | $346,774 Land $61,290 Building $285,484 | |
| 2019 | $5,972.00 |
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 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 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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