Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 540 Vine Ln, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $206,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 26.07-3-2 |
| Primary APN | 142289 26.07-3-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 969 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 969 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 89.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 VINE LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2283 45 43 13 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 9107 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 VINE LN, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017240817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11322 / 1145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1092007814 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 VINE LN, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1850 |
| Document Number | 0113221145 |
| Book / Page | 011322 / 001145 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $206.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 ALBERTA DR BUFFALO NY 142262031, BUFFALO, NY 14226-2031 |
| Document Number | 138371445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013837/001445 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2047 |
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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,430.00 (-61.87%) | $375,000 (-) Land $40,000 Building $335,000 | $378,800 (+1.01%) Land $40,405 Building $338,395 |
| 2024 | $8,996.00 (+55.91%) | $375,000 (+77.73%) Land $40,000 Building $335,000 | $375,000 (+10.19%) Land $40,000 Building $335,000 |
| 2023 | $211,000 Land $34,100 Building $176,900 | $340,323 Land $55,000 Building $285,323 | |
| 2019 | $5,770.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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