Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 38 Emerald Trl, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,830 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14,610 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 42.10-7-19.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 42.10-7-19.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,830 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,304 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 58 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 EMERALD TRL |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-8305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 51 12 7 2745 PT18 19 CASEY WOODS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 9007 |
38 Emerald Trl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 EMERALD TRL, BUFFALO, NY 14221-8305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI SYRACUSE SECURITIES |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201939385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11341 / 4582 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113363318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38 EMERALD TRL, BUFFALO, NY 14221-8305 |
| Document Number | 0113414582 |
| Book / Page | 011341 / 004582 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5195 MAIN ST #6G WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142215385, 6G, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5385 |
| Document Number | 138884936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013888/004936 |
| Name | SYRACUSE SECURITIES |
|---|---|
| Type | MERS |
| Address | EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 EMERALD TRL, BUFFALO, NY 14221-8305 |
| Document Number | 0113363318 |
| Book / Page | 011336 / 003318 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 6011 CONNECTION DR #5TH IRVING TX 750392607, 5TH, IRVING, TX 75039-2607 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Emerald Trl was $14,610, up 131.6% 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 | $14,610.00 (+131.65%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,307.00 (-59.75%) | $686,000 (-) Land $112,700 Building $573,300 | $692,900 (+1.01%) Land $113,834 Building $579,066 |
| 2024 | $15,671.00 | $686,000 (+37.2%) Land $112,700 Building $573,300 | $686,000 (-14.94%) Land $112,700 Building $573,300 |
| 2023 | $500,000 Land $103,700 Building $396,300 | $806,452 Land $167,258 Building $639,194 | |
| 2019 | $14,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Emerald Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 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 38 Emerald Trl 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 198 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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