Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 79 Ferndale Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,665 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 82.05-2-6 |
| Primary APN | 142289 82.05-2-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 FERNDALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-7106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1140 159 160 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 9601 |
79 Ferndale Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 HARDING RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-7131 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WILLIAM P WOPPERER ETAL |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024146515 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11435 / 3476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 79 FERNDALE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-7106 |
| Document Number | 0114353476 |
| Book / Page | 11435 / 3476 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024146515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 FERNDALE RD, AMHERST, NY 14221-7106 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 HARDING RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-7131 |
| Document Number | 0141362507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14136/2507 |
| Instrument | 2024146516 |
| Name | WILLIAM P WOPPERER ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 143 FAIRWAYS BLVD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 79 FERNDALE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-7106 |
| Document Number | 0114040736 |
| Book / Page | 11404 / 736 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022124665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 HILFIKER LN, WEBSTER, NY 14580-3475 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 FERNDALE RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-7106 |
| Document Number | 0140581303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14058/1303 |
| Name | PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Ferndale Rd was $7,665, up 104% 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 | Clarence Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,665.00 (+103.96%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,758.00 (-45.18%) | $399,000 (-) Land $34,000 Building $365,000 | $403,000 (+1%) Land $34,341 Building $368,659 |
| 2024 | $6,855.00 | $399,000 (+112.23%) Land $34,000 Building $365,000 | $399,000 (+31.59%) Land $34,000 Building $365,000 |
| 2023 | $188,000 Land $26,300 Building $161,700 | $303,226 Land $42,419 Building $260,807 | |
| 2019 | $3,669.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Ferndale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 79 Ferndale Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 202 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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