Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 885 New Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1848 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,326 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 142289 16.00-3-20 |
| Primary APN | 142289 16.00-3-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1848 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1848 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Lot Width | 122 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 885 NEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14228-1532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.45AC |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 9009 |
885 New Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2007.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 NEW RD, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111347859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,326.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,326.00 (-3.3%) | $308,000 (-) Land $66,500 Building $241,500 | $311,100 (+1.01%) Land $67,169 Building $243,931 |
| 2024 | $6,542.00 (+14.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $308,000 (+43.93%) Land $66,500 Building $241,500 | $308,000 (-10.77%) Land $66,500 Building $241,500 |
| 2023 | $214,000 Land $41,000 Building $173,000 | $345,161 Land $66,129 Building $279,032 | |
| 2019 | $5,691.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 885 New Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 44 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 44 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
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 885 New Rd 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 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 24 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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