Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 289 Reist St, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,367 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,989 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $13,969 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.20-5-12 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.20-5-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,367 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,031 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 43,989 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 340 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 612 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 417 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 289 REIST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1AC |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
289 Reist St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 REIST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023074576 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11416 / 6837 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Reist St was $13,969, up 140.1% 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 | $13,969.00 (+140.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,819.00 (-58.18%) | $670,000 (-) Land $93,800 Building $576,200 | $676,800 (+1.01%) Land $94,752 Building $582,048 |
| 2024 | $13,914.00 | $670,000 (+47.25%) Land $93,800 Building $576,200 | $670,000 (-8.7%) Land $93,800 Building $576,200 |
| 2023 | $455,000 Land $73,100 Building $381,900 | $733,871 Land $117,903 Building $615,968 | |
| 2019 | $12,882.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Reist St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 289 Reist St 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 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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