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42 5th Ave, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Records

Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 42 5th Ave, Buffalo, NY 14221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,439 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size0.291 acres (12,640 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$376,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$7,677 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale
Aug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN142289 69.08-1-43

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN142289 69.08-1-43
Alternative APN
  • 22890690800001043000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,439 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,439 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1995
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area12,640 sqft (0.291 acres)
Lot Dimensions157 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area417 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area98 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 5TH AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14221-3821
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description2654 4 91 12 7 SUB-- 106 FIFTH AVE
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number43.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionAMHERST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract9012

Owner

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address42 5TH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3821
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 10, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 11, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020150524
Deed Book / Page11365 / 7755
Prior Transfer DateJul 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0113330257
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 10, 2020
Property Address42 5TH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3821
Document Number0113657755
Book / Page011365 / 007755
Instrument DateJul 29, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$376.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14 LANCASTER AVE BUFFALO NY 14222, BUFFALO, NY 14222

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 10, 2018
Property Address42 5TH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3821
Document Number0113330257
Book / Page011333 / 000257
Instrument DateJul 26, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14459 FLAGSHIP ST SAN LEANDRO CA 945776403, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-6403

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionAmherst Town
Unified School DistrictWilliamsville Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,677.00 (+1.35%) Veteran's exemption
2025$7,575.00 (+11.45%)$376,000 (-) Land $70,000 Building $306,000$379,800 (+1.01%) Land $70,707 Building $309,093
2024$6,797.00 (+99.15%) Veteran's exemption$376,000 (+107.73%) Land $70,000 Building $306,000$376,000 (+28.8%) Land $70,000 Building $306,000
2023$181,000 Land $40,000 Building $141,000$291,935 Land $64,516 Building $227,419
2019$3,413.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 95% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA AMHERST
serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead10 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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