Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 42 Brian Ave, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,291 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,176 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 56.19-5-15.2 |
| Primary APN | 142289 56.19-5-15.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,291 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 553 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 44,115 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 255 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 42 BRIAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1547 BL 10 PT 8,9 THRU 16 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 9012 |
42 Brian Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BRIAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Brian Ave was $6,176 with exemptions applied, up 2.4% 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 | $6,176.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,031.00 (+2.87%) | $274,000 (-) Land $110,200 Building $163,800 | $276,800 (+1.02%) Land $111,326 Building $165,474 |
| 2024 | $5,863.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $274,000 (+72.33%) Land $110,200 Building $163,800 | $274,000 (+6.84%) Land $110,200 Building $163,800 |
| 2023 | $159,000 Land $61,600 Building $97,400 | $256,452 Land $99,355 Building $157,097 | |
| 2019 | $3,922.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Brian Ave 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 42 Brian Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 233 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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