Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 63 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $316,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,380 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Aug 2026 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-9-9 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-9-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,710 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 63 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2028 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
63 Thistle Lea is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHROP GRUMMAN FCU |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NORTHROP GRUMMAN FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023218917 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11425 / 9185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000144612 |
| Book / Page | 14207 / 8060 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026144612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000144612, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14207/8060 |
| Instrument | 2026144612 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000146578 |
| Book / Page | 11464 / 6728 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026146578 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000146578, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 11464/6728 |
| Instrument | 2026146578 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Rate | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0114259185 |
| Book / Page | 11425 / 9185 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023218917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,264.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 WOODFIELD DR, SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22553-1804 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, AMHERST, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0141139512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14113/9512 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0140756594 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14075/6594 |
| Instrument | 2022221574 |
| Name | NORTHROP GRUMMAN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GARDENA, CA 90248 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLEVEST AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 THISTLE LEA, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4923 |
| Document Number | 0140776388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14077/6388 |
| Instrument | 2022233584 |
| Name | NORTHROP GRUMMAN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GARDENA, CA 90248 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 63 Thistle Lea was $7,380, up 183.1% 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 | $7,380.00 (+183.08%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,607.00 (-72.33%) | $316,000 (-) Land $62,000 Building $254,000 | $319,200 (+1.01%) Land $62,628 Building $256,572 |
| 2024 | $9,422.00 | $316,000 (+103.87%) Land $62,000 Building $254,000 | $316,000 (+26.4%) Land $62,000 Building $254,000 |
| 2023 | $155,000 Land $30,300 Building $124,700 | $250,000 Land $48,871 Building $201,129 | |
| 2019 | $4,500.00 |
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 63 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 63 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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