Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 40 Morningside Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,602 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.15-7-18 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.15-7-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,115 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 434 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 MORNINGSIDE LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1614 26E 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
40 Morningside Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 MORNINGSIDE LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11456 / 8119 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114568116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 MORNINGSIDE LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5031 |
| Document Number | 0114568119 |
| Book / Page | 11456 / 8119 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026020919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 192 DOCKSIDE PKWY, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1093 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 MORNINGSIDE LN, AMHERST, NY 14221-5031 |
| Document Number | 0141892933 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 14189/2933 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 MORNINGSIDE LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5031 |
| Document Number | 0114568116 |
| Book / Page | 11456 / 8116 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026020918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Morningside Ln was $6,602, down 1.9% 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 | $6,602.00 (-1.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,730.00 (-0.38%) | $323,000 (-) Land $45,500 Building $277,500 | $326,300 (+1.02%) Land $45,965 Building $280,335 |
| 2024 | $6,756.00 Homeowner's exemption | $323,000 (+53.81%) Land $45,500 Building $277,500 | $323,000 (-4.64%) Land $45,500 Building $277,500 |
| 2023 | $210,000 Land $38,500 Building $171,500 | $338,710 Land $62,097 Building $276,613 | |
| 2019 | $4,927.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Morningside Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (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 40 Morningside 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 245 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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