Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 38 Ava Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,491 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.17-5-46 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.17-5-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,491 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,217 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 419 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 AVA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2062 114 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
38 Ava Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 RIDGE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1222 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTHWEST BANK |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MB FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025121932 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 6978 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 38 AVA LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 AVA LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3033 |
| Document Number | 0140594733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14059/4733 |
| Instrument | 2022131650 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 16385 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 AVA LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3033 |
| Document Number | 0114197227 |
| Book / Page | 11419 / 7227 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023125187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,704.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 AVA LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3033 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 38 AVA LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3033 |
| Document Number | 0140978049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14097/8049 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 38 AVA LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0137959485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13795/9485 |
| Instrument | 2017000475 |
| Name | MB FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANN ARBOR, MI 48105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Ava Ln was $8,144, up 100.7% 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 | $8,144.00 (+100.74%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,057.00 (-58.55%) | $426,000 (-) Land $54,000 Building $372,000 | $430,300 (+1.01%) Land $54,545 Building $375,755 |
| 2024 | $9,787.00 | $426,000 (+89.33%) Land $54,000 Building $372,000 | $426,000 (+17.39%) Land $54,000 Building $372,000 |
| 2023 | $225,000 (-) Land $24,300 Building $200,700 | $362,903 (+19.34%) Land $39,194 Building $323,709 | |
| 2022 | $225,000 Land $24,300 Building $200,700 | $304,100 Land $32,843 Building $271,257 | |
| 2019 | $5,570.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 38 Ava Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 38 Ava Ln 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 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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