Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 53 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.405 acres (17,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,800 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-10-37 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-10-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 17,584 sqft (0.405 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2028 54 11 & 12 12 7 AMHERST COUNTRY PARK PT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
53 Thistle Lea is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4924 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019130294 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11346 / 1555 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113461555 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Document Number | 0113461555 |
| Book / Page | 011346 / 001555 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $187.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 SPRING MEADOW DR #4 BUFFALO NY 142218416, 4, BUFFALO, NY 14221-8416 |
| Document Number | 139008235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013900/008235 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2049 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Document Number | 0113461552 |
| Book / Page | 011346 / 001552 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 THISTLE LEA AMHERST NY 142214924, AMHERST, NY 14221-4924 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Thistle Lea was $5,800, up 136.2% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,800.00 (+136.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,456.00 (-53%) | $225,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $166,000 | $227,300 (+1.02%) Land $59,603 Building $167,697 |
| 2024 | $5,226.00 | $225,000 (+75.78%) Land $59,000 Building $166,000 | $225,000 (+8.98%) Land $59,000 Building $166,000 |
| 2023 | $128,000 Land $28,000 Building $100,000 | $206,452 Land $45,161 Building $161,291 | |
| 2019 | $3,972.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Thistle Lea in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (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 53 Thistle Lea 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 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 307 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 |
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