Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 18 Raphael Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,216 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $27,967 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 56.15-5-9 |
| Primary APN | 142289 56.15-5-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,686 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 755 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 755 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 21,275 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 721 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 18 RAPHAEL CT |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-2772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2839 10 RENAISSANCE PH I 92 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENAISSANCE SUBDIVISION PHASE I |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 9008 |
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 | 18 RAPHAEL CT, BUFFALO, NY 14221-2772 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007112686 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11129 / 7612 |
| 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 | $27,967.00 (+144.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,452.00 (-58.89%) | $1,375,000 (-) Land $139,000 Building $1,236,000 | $1,388,900 (+1.01%) Land $140,405 Building $1,248,495 |
| 2024 | $27,858.00 (+12.17%) | $1,375,000 (+57.14%) Land $139,000 Building $1,236,000 | $1,375,000 (-2.57%) Land $139,000 Building $1,236,000 |
| 2023 | $875,000 Land $139,000 Building $736,000 | $1,411,290 Land $224,193 Building $1,187,097 | |
| 2019 | $24,836.00 |
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 | 3 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · 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.
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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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