Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 8 Shade Tree Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $108,500 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,147 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 56.15-1-48 |
| Primary APN | 142289 56.15-1-48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,475 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 527 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 SHADE TREE CT |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2396 1 AYER ESTATES SUBD 92 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | AYER ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 9008 |
8 Shade Tree Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2002.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SHADE TREE CT, BUFFALO, NY 14221-2716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20011216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10982 / 7564 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 30, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111080289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Shade Tree Ct was $7,147 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.7% 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 | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,147.00 (-1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,270.00 (+3.78%) | $329,000 (-) Land $65,400 Building $263,600 | $332,300 (+1%) Land $66,056 Building $266,244 |
| 2024 | $7,005.00 Homeowner's exemption | $329,000 (+76.88%) Land $65,400 Building $263,600 | $329,000 (+9.67%) Land $65,400 Building $263,600 |
| 2023 | $186,000 Land $51,400 Building $134,600 | $300,000 Land $82,903 Building $217,097 | |
| 2019 | $5,283.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Shade Tree Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 (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.
The area around 8 Shade Tree Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 165 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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