Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 256 Ridgewood Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,373 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,631 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.15-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.15-1-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 117 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 256 RIDGEWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1374 S 56 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
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 | 256 RIDGEWOOD DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022197607 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11409 / 2396 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 RIDGEWOOD DR, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4942 |
| Document Number | 0114092396 |
| Book / Page | 11409 / 2396 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022197607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 RIDGEWOOD DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4942 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 RIDGEWOOD DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-4942 |
| Document Number | 0140713617 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14071/3617 |
| Instrument | 2022197608 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92804 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
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 | $2,631.00 (-62.53%) | $284,000 (-) Land $42,300 Building $241,700 | $286,900 (+1.02%) Land $42,732 Building $244,168 |
| 2024 | $7,022.00 (+169.97%) | $284,000 (+82.05%) Land $42,300 Building $241,700 | $284,000 (+12.87%) Land $42,300 Building $241,700 |
| 2023 | $156,000 Land $31,800 Building $124,200 | $251,613 Land $51,290 Building $200,323 | |
| 2019 | $2,601.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 460 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 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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