Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 288 Ruskin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,282 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $389,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,733 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 79.12-9-40 |
| Primary APN | 142289 79.12-9-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,282 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,861 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,375 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 288 RUSKIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-4256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1499 199 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 9501 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 RUSKIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-4256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIVE STAR BANK |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015218117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11287 / 695 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 288 RUSKIN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-4256 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 RUSKIN RD, SNYDER, NY 14226-4256 |
| Document Number | 0140267950 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14026/7950 |
| Instrument | 2021232525 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 288 RUSKIN RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-4256 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 RUSKIN RD, SNYDER, NY 14226-4256 |
| Document Number | 0139869509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13986/9509 |
| Instrument | 2021057290 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARSAW, NY 14569 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $6,733.00 (-58.4%) | $744,000 (-) Land $90,000 Building $654,000 | $751,500 (+1.01%) Land $90,907 Building $660,593 |
| 2024 | $16,187.00 (+28.38%) | $744,000 (+61.39%) Land $90,000 Building $654,000 | $744,000 (+0.06%) Land $90,000 Building $654,000 |
| 2023 | $461,000 Land $53,000 Building $408,000 | $743,548 Land $85,484 Building $658,064 | |
| 2019 | $12,609.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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 538 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 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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