Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 42 Spruce Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,943 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,173 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Nov 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.42-4-12 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.42-4-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 619 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 299 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 341 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 42 SPRUCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1650 270 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
42 Spruce Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EVANS BANK NA |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW YORK ST AFFORDABLE HSNG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10925 / 6143 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114103099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2344 |
| Document Number | 0141147830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14114/7830 |
| Instrument | 2023223759 |
| Name | EVANS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2344 |
| Document Number | 0114103099 |
| Book / Page | 11410 / 3099 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022212512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2344 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2344 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 42 SPRUCE RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2344 |
| Document Number | 0138475814 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 SPRUCE RD AMHERST NY 142262344, AMHERST, NY 14226-2344 |
| Document Number | 0138475814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013847/005814 |
| Name | NEW YORK ST AFFORDABLE HSNG |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Spruce Rd was $3,173, up 94.3% 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,173.00 (+94.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,633.00 (-56.95%) | $159,000 (-) Land $26,600 Building $132,400 | $160,600 (+1.01%) Land $26,868 Building $133,732 |
| 2024 | $3,793.00 | $159,000 (+96.3%) Land $26,600 Building $132,400 | $159,000 (+21.7%) Land $26,600 Building $132,400 |
| 2023 | $81,000 Land $18,400 Building $62,600 | $130,645 Land $29,677 Building $100,968 | |
| 2019 | $1,549.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Spruce Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 42 Spruce Rd 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 510 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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