Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 288 Orbit Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.677 acres (29,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,748 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 4.00-1-21 |
| Primary APN | 142289 4.00-1-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 29,400 sqft (0.677 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 288 ORBIT DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| 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 | 288 ORBIT DR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20001197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10973 / 1530 |
| 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 | $6,748.00 (+117.82%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,098.00 (-53.43%) | $305,000 (-) Land $52,200 Building $252,800 | $308,100 (+1.02%) Land $52,731 Building $255,369 |
| 2024 | $6,653.00 (+12.92%) | $305,000 (+62.23%) Land $52,200 Building $252,800 | $305,000 (+0.59%) Land $52,200 Building $252,800 |
| 2023 | $188,000 Land $34,700 Building $153,300 | $303,226 Land $55,968 Building $247,258 | |
| 2019 | $5,892.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 40 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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