Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 218 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,680 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,958 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-9-51 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-9-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,441 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,239 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,360 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 406 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 218 RUSKIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1499 187 49 11 7 BRANTWOOD PARK PT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 RUSKIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20041301 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11083 / 577 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,958.00 (-59.89%) | $560,000 (-) Land $84,000 Building $476,000 | $565,700 (+1.02%) Land $84,855 Building $480,845 |
| 2024 | $12,361.00 (+14.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $560,000 (+60.92%) Land $84,000 Building $476,000 | $560,000 (-0.23%) Land $84,000 Building $476,000 |
| 2023 | $348,000 Land $48,500 Building $299,500 | $561,290 Land $78,226 Building $483,064 | |
| 2019 | $10,751.00 |
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 | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 538 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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