Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 71 Ava Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $191,500 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,960 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.17-4-37 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.17-4-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 264 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 71 AVA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2062 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
71 Ava Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI KEYBANK USA |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017204666 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11319 / 9368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 71 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0138307576 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 NORTHWOOD DR WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142213865, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3865 |
| Document Number | 0138307576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013830/007576 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 AVA LN, BUFFALO, NY 14221-3034 |
| Document Number | 0113199368 |
| Book / Page | 011319 / 009368 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $191.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 NORTHWOOD DR WILLIAMSVILLE NY 142213865, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3865 |
| Document Number | 138307576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013830/007576 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Ava Ln was $5,960, up 100.3% 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,960.00 (+100.27%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,976.00 (-61.57%) | $319,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $271,000 | $322,200 (+1%) Land $48,482 Building $273,718 |
| 2024 | $7,743.00 | $319,000 (+87.65%) Land $48,000 Building $271,000 | $319,000 (+16.34%) Land $48,000 Building $271,000 |
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $20,800 Building $149,200 | $274,194 Land $33,548 Building $240,646 | |
| 2019 | $4,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Ava Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 71 Ava 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 529 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 |
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