Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 396 Frankhauser Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.526 acres (22,865 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,510 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.05-2-4 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.05-2-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 22,865 sqft (0.526 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 268 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 624 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 396 FRANKHAUSER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 72 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 FRANKHAUSER RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114124137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 396 FRANKHAUSER RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3045 |
| Document Number | 0114124137 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 4137 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 FRANKHAUSER RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3045 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 396 FRANKHAUSER RD, AMHERST, NY 14221-3045 |
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 | $5,510.00 (-1.5%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,594.00 (-14.03%) | $294,000 (-) Land $86,400 Building $207,600 | $297,000 (+1.02%) Land $87,282 Building $209,718 |
| 2024 | $6,507.00 (+58.09%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $294,000 (+126.15%) Land $86,400 Building $207,600 | $294,000 (+40.22%) Land $86,400 Building $207,600 |
| 2023 | $130,000 Land $45,500 Building $84,500 | $209,677 Land $73,387 Building $136,290 | |
| 2019 | $4,116.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 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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