Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 31 Ava Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,648 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,769 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.17-4-31 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.17-4-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,648 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 71.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 31 AVA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2062 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
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 | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTEAD FNDG |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11228 / 7701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0141153214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14115/3214 |
| Instrument | 2024002597 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 342 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 AVA LN, AMHERST, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0140586897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14058/6897 |
| Instrument | 2022127641 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 AVA LN, AMHERST, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0140548260 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14054/8260 |
| Instrument | 2022107379 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 310 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0113269765 |
| Book / Page | 011326 / 009765 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 155 WERKLEY RD TONAWANDA NY 141509228, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9228 |
| Document Number | 138491809 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013849/001809 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FNDG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0113152647 |
| Book / Page | 011315 / 002647 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 AVA LN WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142213034, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3034 |
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 | $5,769.00 (+97.5%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,921.00 (-58.88%) | $295,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $247,000 | $298,000 (+1.02%) Land $48,488 Building $249,512 |
| 2024 | $7,103.00 (+66.35%) | $295,000 (+83.23%) Land $48,000 Building $247,000 | $295,000 (+13.6%) Land $48,000 Building $247,000 |
| 2023 | $161,000 Land $20,800 Building $140,200 | $259,677 Land $33,548 Building $226,129 | |
| 2019 | $4,270.00 |
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 | 9 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 529 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 |
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