78 Raphael Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Records

Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 78 Raphael Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 5 ba · 3,663 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	0.394 acres (17,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$899,900 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$18,661 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`142289 56.11-6-3.2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`142289 56.11-6-3.2`
Alternative APN	`22890561100006003200`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,663 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,062 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,601 sqft
Basement Area	273 sqft
Finished Basement	273 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	17,100 sqft (0.394 acres)
Lot Dimensions	179 ft deep x 94.5 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	990 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	78 RAPHAEL CT
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14221-2772
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	RENAISSANCE SUBDIVISION PHASE I
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	3.200
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	AMHERST
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	9008

Owner

78 Raphael Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	78 RAPHAEL CT, BUFFALO, NY 14221-2772
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20232023151131
Deed Book / Page	11421 / 3584
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2023
Property Address	78 RAPHAEL CT, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2772
Document Number	0114213584
Book / Page	11421 / 3584
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2023
Instrument	2023151131
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$3,600.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 RAPHAEL CT, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2772

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4410 N FRENCH RD, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-2124

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Raphael Ct was $18,661, up 144.9% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	Amherst Town
Unified School District	Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$18,661.00 (+144.93%)
2025	$7,619.00 (-62.45%)	$900,000 (-) Land $117,800 Building $782,200	$909,100 (+1.01%) Land $118,991 Building $790,109
2024	$20,291.00	$900,000 (+25%) Land $117,800 Building $782,200	$900,000 (-22.5%) Land $117,800 Building $782,200
2023		$720,000 (-) Land $117,800 Building $602,200	$1,161,290 (+19.35%) Land $190,000 Building $971,290
2022		$720,000 Land $117,800 Building $602,200	$973,000 Land $159,194 Building $813,806
2019	$20,814.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 78 Raphael Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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	3 (1979–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2013 · 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

Wildfire risk around 78 Raphael Ct 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20