Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 265 Smith Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.9 acres (126,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,415 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 142289 28.00-2-47 |
| Primary APN | 142289 28.00-2-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 690 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 126,324 sqft (2.9 acres) |
| Lot Width | 347 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 2,270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 265 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 53 13 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST WOOD SUBDIVISION PART II |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 9009 |
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 | 160 GORSKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3121 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200596138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11105 / 6068 |
| 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 | $10,415.00 (+120.05%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,733.00 (-51.47%) | $475,000 (-) Land $75,800 Building $399,200 | $479,800 (+1.01%) Land $76,566 Building $403,234 |
| 2024 | $9,753.00 (+58.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $475,000 (+84.65%) Land $75,800 Building $399,200 | $475,000 (+14.48%) Land $75,800 Building $399,200 |
| 2023 | $257,250 Land $44,400 Building $212,850 | $414,919 Land $71,613 Building $343,306 | |
| 2019 | $6,139.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 44 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 44 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
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 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 24 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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