Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 5 Spicebush Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $322,500 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,660 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 42.78-1-1./3 |
| Primary APN | 142289 42.78-1-1./3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 54 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-1782 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | 50 12 7 THE FOREST CONDOS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 9007 |
5 Spicebush Ln, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1782 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance M & T BANK |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Condominium Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022165988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11407 / 430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1782 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1782 |
| Document Number | 0139799684 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13979/9684 |
| Instrument | 2021028046 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1782 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, LENNAR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SPICECUSH LANE, AMHERST, NY 14221-1782 |
| Document Number | 0113765062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11376/5062 |
| Instrument | 2021049828 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1782 |
| Document Number | 0114070430 |
| Book / Page | 11407 / 430 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022165988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, AMHERST, NY 14221-1782 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, AMHERST, NY 14221-1782 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-1782 |
| Document Number | 0113501459 |
| Book / Page | 11350 / 1459 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019204584 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,060.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SPICEBUSH LN, 5, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-1782 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 EVANS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5606 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Spicebush Ln was $3,660, up 130.2% 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 | $3,660.00 (+130.19%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,590.00 (-21.94%) | $174,500 (-) Land $30,900 Building $143,600 | $176,300 (+1.03%) Land $31,219 Building $145,081 |
| 2024 | $2,037.00 | $174,500 (+59.36%) Land $30,900 Building $143,600 | $174,500 (-1.2%) Land $30,900 Building $143,600 |
| 2023 | $109,500 Land $18,000 Building $91,500 | $176,613 Land $29,032 Building $147,581 | |
| 2019 | $2,664.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5 Spicebush Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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 5 Spicebush Ln 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% 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 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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