Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 40 Ruth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,501 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.55-4-6 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.55-4-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E COR MARION 84 12 7 999 PT 228 230 BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 9301 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 RUTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016228642 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11304 / 2760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,501.00 (+113.12%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,112.00 (-63.72%) | $240,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $194,000 | $242,400 (+1%) Land $46,460 Building $195,940 |
| 2024 | $5,822.00 (+53.41%) | $240,000 (+65.52%) Land $46,000 Building $194,000 | $240,000 (+2.62%) Land $46,000 Building $194,000 |
| 2023 | $145,000 Land $19,800 Building $125,200 | $233,871 Land $31,935 Building $201,936 | |
| 2019 | $3,795.00 |
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 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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