Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 96 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $201,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,333 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.14-10-32 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.14-10-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 96 THISTLE LEA |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 2028 49 70 X 14O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 THISTLE LEA, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202065386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11358 / 7187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 96 THISTLE LEA, AMHERST, NY 14221-4924 |
| Document Number | 0113587187 |
| Book / Page | 11358 / 7187 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020065386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $804.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 THISTLE LEA, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-4924 |
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 | $6,333.00 (+175.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,296.00 (-59.38%) | $260,000 (-) Land $54,000 Building $206,000 | $262,600 (+1%) Land $54,540 Building $208,060 |
| 2024 | $5,652.00 (+2.04%) | $260,000 (+63.52%) Land $54,000 Building $206,000 | $260,000 (+1.38%) Land $54,000 Building $206,000 |
| 2023 | $159,000 Land $24,300 Building $134,700 | $256,452 Land $39,194 Building $217,258 | |
| 2019 | $5,539.00 |
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 |
| 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 | 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 330 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures