Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 8 Melrose Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.426 acres (18,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,445 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 69.18-2-29 |
| Primary APN | 142289 69.18-2-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 18,500 sqft (0.426 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 MELROSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 1141 292 293 IRVINGTON HEIGHTS 22 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 DAUPHIN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1759 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261450 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11455 / 5059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 MELROSE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6847 |
| Document Number | 0114555059 |
| Book / Page | 11455 / 5059 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026001450 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5166 MAIN ST, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5246 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 DAUPHIN DR, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-1759 |
| Document Number | 0141861769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 14186/1769 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,445.00 (+110.31%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,589.00 (-50.72%) | $239,000 (-) Land $52,200 Building $186,800 | $241,400 (+1%) Land $52,724 Building $188,676 |
| 2024 | $5,254.00 (+10.31%) | $239,000 (+70.71%) Land $52,200 Building $186,800 | $239,000 (+5.84%) Land $52,200 Building $186,800 |
| 2023 | $140,000 Land $39,200 Building $100,800 | $225,806 Land $63,226 Building $162,580 | |
| 2019 | $4,763.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 182 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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