Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 43 Melrose Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,086 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $9,281 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 69.18-1-6 |
| Primary APN | 142289 69.18-1-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 402 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 43 MELROSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1141 154 155 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
43 Melrose Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2000.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10968 / 7491 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1092008164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 43 Melrose Rd was $9,281 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% 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 | $9,281.00 (+0.06%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $9,275.00 (+3.67%) | $436,000 (-) Land $53,400 Building $382,600 | $440,400 (+1.01%) Land $53,939 Building $386,461 |
| 2024 | $8,947.00 Homeowner's exemption | $436,000 (+75.81%) Land $53,400 Building $382,600 | $436,000 (+9%) Land $53,400 Building $382,600 |
| 2023 | $248,000 Land $40,400 Building $207,600 | $400,000 Land $65,161 Building $334,839 | |
| 2019 | $6,892.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43 Melrose Rd 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 43 Melrose 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 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 286 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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