Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 242 Peppertree Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,868 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 40.10-3-16.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 40.10-3-16.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 PEPPERTREE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-2949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1324 PT 505 PT 506 PT 507 75 X 145 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 9116 |
242 Peppertree Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 PEPPERTREE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FCU |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201228736 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11216 / 9466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 242 PEPPERTREE DR, AMHERST, NY 14228-2949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 PEPPERTREE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-2949 |
| Document Number | 0141815745 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14181/5745 |
| Instrument | 2025212229 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LOCKPORT, NY 14094 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 242 PEPPERTREE DR, AMHERST, NY 14228-2949 |
| Document Number | 0138201013 |
| Book / Page | 013820 / 001013 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 PEPPERTREE DR AMHERST NY 142282949, AMHERST, NY 14228-2949 |
| Document Number | 0138201013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013820/001013 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Peppertree Dr was $5,868 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% 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 | $5,868.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,818.00 (-16.02%) | $300,000 (-) Land $61,000 Building $239,000 | $303,000 (+1%) Land $61,610 Building $241,390 |
| 2024 | $6,928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $300,000 (+103.21%) Land $61,000 Building $239,000 | $300,000 (+25.99%) Land $61,000 Building $239,000 |
| 2023 | $147,630 Land $30,200 Building $117,430 | $238,113 Land $48,710 Building $189,403 | |
| 2019 | $3,610.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Peppertree Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2003 · 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 242 Peppertree Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% 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 377 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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