Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 4540 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Refinance Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.17-4-27 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.17-4-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,100 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4540 HARLEM RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14 12 7 849 PT5 EGGERT RD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9401 |
4540 Harlem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4540 HARLEM RD, BUFFALO, NY 14226-3817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BUFFALO METROPOLITAN FCU |
| Oct 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BUFFALO METROPOLITAN FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11049 / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 4540 HARLEM RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-3817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0113516437 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 11351/6437 |
| Instrument | 2019233895 |
| Name | BUFFALO METROPOLITAN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 4540 HARLEM RD, AMHERST, NY 14226-3817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139159043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13915/9043 |
| Instrument | 2019232633 |
| Name | BUFFALO METROPOLITAN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4540 Harlem Rd was $10,344 with a homeowner's exemption, up 144.3% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,344.00 (+144.31%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,234.00 (-52.67%) | $409,000 (-) Land $69,000 Building $340,000 | $413,100 (+1%) Land $69,692 Building $343,408 |
| 2024 | $8,946.00 Homeowner's exemption | $409,000 (+99.51%) Land $69,000 Building $340,000 | $409,000 (+23.7%) Land $69,000 Building $340,000 |
| 2023 | $205,000 Land $64,000 Building $141,000 | $330,645 Land $103,226 Building $227,419 | |
| 2019 | $6,334.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4540 Harlem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (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 4540 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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