Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 83 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,496 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-9-12 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-9-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,774 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 760 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 83 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2028 11 7O X 14O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
83 Thistle Lea is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 659 VAN ALSTYNE RD, WEBSTER, NY 14580-1535 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015238767 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11288 / 3323 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112804262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 83 Thistle Lea was $6,496, up 179.4% 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 | Amherst Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,496.00 (+179.4%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,325.00 (-59.44%) | $279,000 (-) Land $54,000 Building $225,000 | $281,800 (+1%) Land $54,542 Building $227,258 |
| 2024 | $5,732.00 | $279,000 (+84.77%) Land $54,000 Building $225,000 | $279,000 (+14.56%) Land $54,000 Building $225,000 |
| 2023 | $151,000 Land $24,300 Building $126,700 | $243,548 Land $39,193 Building $204,355 | |
| 2019 | $4,830.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 83 Thistle Lea in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 83 Thistle Lea 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 307 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 |
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