Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 4531 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,533 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.868 acres (37,728 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,520 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,557 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.17-5-29 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.17-5-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,533 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 127 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 37,728 sqft (0.868 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 261 ft deep x 143 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 169 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4531 HARLEM RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3816 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | 13 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
4531 Harlem Rd, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4531 HARLEM RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3816 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201615689 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11291 / 2919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4531 Harlem Rd was $5,557, up 104.1% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,557.00 (+104.08%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,723.00 (-52.65%) | $200,000 (-) Land $83,200 Building $116,800 | $202,000 (+1%) Land $84,032 Building $117,968 |
| 2024 | $5,751.00 | $200,000 (+32.45%) Land $83,200 Building $116,800 | $200,000 (-17.88%) Land $83,200 Building $116,800 |
| 2023 | $151,000 Land $78,200 Building $72,800 | $243,548 Land $126,129 Building $117,419 | |
| 2019 | $5,341.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4531 Harlem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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 4531 Harlem 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 | 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 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 529 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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