Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 8040 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 42,243 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 5.6 acres (243,936 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,190,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $121,337 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 70.05-1-1.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 70.05-1-1.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 42,243 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 243,936 sqft (5.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 440 ft deep x 660 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8040 TRANSIT RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4116 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Legal Description | 97 12 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 9012 |
8040 Transit Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2012.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3448 MCKINLEY PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14219-2127 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11223 / 2807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8040 Transit Rd was $121,337, up 2.8% 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 | $121,337.00 (+2.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $118,076.00 (-12.02%) | $5,742,000 (-15.18%) Land $4,235,000 Building $1,507,000 | $5,800,000 (-14.33%) Land $4,277,778 Building $1,522,222 |
| 2024 | $134,213.00 Additional exemption filed | $6,770,000 (+76.3%) Land $4,235,000 Building $2,535,000 | $6,770,000 (+9.31%) Land $4,235,000 Building $2,535,000 |
| 2023 | $3,840,000 Land $3,000,000 Building $840,000 | $6,193,548 Land $4,838,709 Building $1,354,839 | |
| 2019 | $111,619.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8040 Transit 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 | 1 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.
The area around 8040 Transit Rd 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 118 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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