Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 38 Lemon Tree Ct, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,684 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,026 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 142289 26.15-5-5 |
| Primary APN | 142289 26.15-5-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 746 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,684 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 67.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 LEMON TREE CT |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | 2458 31 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 9107 |
38 Lemon Tree Ct, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 LEMON TREE CT, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10943 / 5547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Lemon Tree Ct was $5,026, up 113% 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 | $5,026.00 (+112.97%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,360.00 (-62.09%) | $265,000 (-) Land $45,000 Building $220,000 | $267,700 (+1.02%) Land $45,458 Building $222,242 |
| 2024 | $6,225.00 | $265,000 (+94.85%) Land $45,000 Building $220,000 | $265,000 (+20.81%) Land $45,000 Building $220,000 |
| 2023 | $136,000 Land $34,000 Building $102,000 | $219,355 Land $54,839 Building $164,516 | |
| 2019 | $3,869.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Lemon Tree Ct in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Lemon Tree Ct is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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