Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 8 The Courtyards, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,117 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 55.16-2-20./8 |
| Primary APN | 142289 55.16-2-20./8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 625 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 THE COURTYARDS |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-2111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | 61 12 7 THE COURTYARDS-TRADEWINDS |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGIAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 9114 |
8 The Courtyards, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 THE COURTYARDS, BUFFALO, NY 14221-2111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114553858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 THE COURTYARDS, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-2111 |
| Document Number | 0114553858 |
| Book / Page | 11455 / 3858 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025237403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 THE COURTYARDS, AMHERST, NY 14221-2111 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 THE COURTYARDS, AMHERST, NY 14221-2111 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 The Courtyards was $3,117 with exemptions applied, down 34.1% 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 | $3,117.00 (-34.07%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,728.00 (+189.35%) | $146,000 (-) Land $31,300 Building $114,700 | $147,500 (+1.03%) Land $31,622 Building $115,878 |
| 2024 | $1,634.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $146,000 (+42.3%) Land $31,300 Building $114,700 | $146,000 (-11.77%) Land $31,300 Building $114,700 |
| 2023 | $102,600 Land $14,400 Building $88,200 | $165,484 Land $23,226 Building $142,258 | |
| 2019 | $1,375.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 The Courtyards in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 66 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 66 (1978–1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 66 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1991 · 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 The Courtyards 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 |
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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 457 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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