Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 287 Commerce Dr, Amherst, NY 14228
| Property Type | Manufacturing (Light) |
|---|---|
| Details | 18,600 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 2.82 acres (122,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,135,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $35,988 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 142289 40.07-3-7 |
| Primary APN | 142289 40.07-3-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 18,600 sqft Gross Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 122,839 sqft (2.82 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 350 ft deep x 340 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 287 COMMERCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-2302 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Manufacturing (Light) |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Description | 82 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 9107 |
287 Commerce Dr, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2007.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 287 COMMERCE DR, AMHERST, NY 14228-2302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007188974 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11134 / 1826 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111341830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 287 Commerce Dr was $35,988, up 176.8% 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 | $35,988.00 (+176.79%) | ||
| 2025 | $13,002.00 (-64.09%) | $1,535,000 (-) Land $255,000 Building $1,280,000 | $1,550,500 (+1.01%) Land $257,575 Building $1,292,925 |
| 2024 | $36,203.00 | $1,535,000 (+56.63%) Land $255,000 Building $1,280,000 | $1,535,000 (-2.89%) Land $255,000 Building $1,280,000 |
| 2023 | $980,000 Land $125,000 Building $855,000 | $1,580,645 Land $201,613 Building $1,379,032 | |
| 2019 | $32,968.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 287 Commerce Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 287 Commerce Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 54 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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