Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 96 Spruce Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,299 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 67.12-1-32 |
| Primary APN | 142289 67.12-1-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 686 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,280 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 68.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 323 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 96 SPRUCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14226-2344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1650 281 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 9302 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 RANCH TRL W, BUFFALO, NY 14221-2215 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015152479 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11282 / 9863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112635114 |
| 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 | Sweet Home Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,299.00 (+100.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,647.00 (-57.38%) | $163,000 (-) Land $27,400 Building $135,600 | $164,600 (+0.98%) Land $27,669 Building $136,931 |
| 2024 | $3,864.00 (+45.92%) | $163,000 (+83.15%) Land $27,400 Building $135,600 | $163,000 (+13.55%) Land $27,400 Building $135,600 |
| 2023 | $89,000 Land $19,200 Building $69,800 | $143,548 Land $30,968 Building $112,580 | |
| 2019 | $2,648.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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