Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 48 Melrose Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,367 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,300 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,696 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 69.18-2-25 |
| Primary APN | 142289 69.18-2-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,367 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,367 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 11,100 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 48 MELROSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1141 PT 286 PT 287 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
48 Melrose Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FAIRPORT SAVINGS BANK |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRPORT SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201681111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11295 / 155 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113095628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 48 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139184170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13918/4170 |
| Instrument | 2019247523 |
| Name | FAIRPORT SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIRPORT, NY 14450 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 48 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 0113095628 |
| Book / Page | 11309 / 5628 |
| Map Reference | MAP1141 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017035755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 MELROSE RD, 48, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Living Trust |
| Address | 48 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 2017035756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017035756 |
| Name | FAIRPORT SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Melrose Rd was $7,696, up 2.8% 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 | $7,696.00 (+2.81%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,486.00 (-2.85%) | $367,000 (-) Land $39,000 Building $328,000 | $370,700 (+1.01%) Land $39,393 Building $331,307 |
| 2024 | $7,706.00 | $367,000 (+74.76%) Land $39,000 Building $328,000 | $367,000 (+8.35%) Land $39,000 Building $328,000 |
| 2023 | $210,000 Land $30,000 Building $180,000 | $338,710 Land $48,387 Building $290,323 | |
| 2019 | $6,466.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 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 48 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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