Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 281 Ranch Trl, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,312 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $428,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,393 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.12-8-43 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.12-8-43 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,147 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,165 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 RANCH TRL |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-2339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2222 75 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 9114 |
281 Ranch Trl is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 PRESIDIO PL, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3745 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024147203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11435 / 4021 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112559668 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Ranch Trl was $9,393, up 147.7% 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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,393.00 (+147.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,792.00 (-51.58%) | $450,000 (-) Land $62,000 Building $388,000 | $454,500 (+1%) Land $62,620 Building $391,880 |
| 2024 | $7,831.00 Homeowner's exemption | $450,000 (+15%) Land $62,000 Building $388,000 | $450,000 (+55%) Land $62,000 Building $388,000 |
| 2023 | $180,000 Land $34,100 Building $145,900 | $290,323 Land $55,000 Building $235,323 | |
| 2019 | $4,834.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 Ranch Trl in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 64 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 64 (1978–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 64 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 281 Ranch Trl 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 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 465 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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