Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 38 Melrose Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,003 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 69.18-2-27 |
| Primary APN | 142289 69.18-2-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 MELROSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1141 289 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
38 Melrose Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019228218 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11351 / 3813 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114208212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 0114208212 |
| Book / Page | 11420 / 8212 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023142405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 MELROSE RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6847 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 MONROE DR, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6826 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 38 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 0140449821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14044/9821 |
| Instrument | 2022055166 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 0113513813 |
| Book / Page | 11351 / 3813 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019228218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 MELROSE RD, 38, AMHERST, NY 14221-6847 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 MELROSE RD, AMHERST, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 0113444889 |
| Book / Page | 011344 / 004889 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 MELROSE RD WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142216847, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6847 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Melrose Rd was $5,003, up 127.2% 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 | $5,003.00 (+127.2%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,202.00 (-56.62%) | $229,000 (-) Land $34,000 Building $195,000 | $231,300 (+1%) Land $34,341 Building $196,959 |
| 2024 | $5,076.00 | $229,000 (+43.13%) Land $34,000 Building $195,000 | $229,000 (-11.26%) Land $34,000 Building $195,000 |
| 2023 | $160,000 (-) Land $26,300 Building $133,700 | $258,065 (+19.36%) Land $42,419 Building $215,646 | |
| 2022 | $160,000 Land $26,300 Building $133,700 | $216,200 Land $35,538 Building $180,662 | |
| 2019 | $4,756.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Melrose Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 Melrose Rd 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 286 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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