Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 978 Klein Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,761 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,993 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 57.09-1-25 |
| Primary APN | 142289 57.09-1-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,761 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 575 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 978 KLEIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MC 2488 SL6 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 9007 |
978 Klein Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2008.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 KLEIN RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008176407 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11149 / 1946 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Klein Rd was $6,993 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,993.00 (-0.01%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,994.00 (+8.3%) | $315,000 (-) Land $55,500 Building $259,500 | $318,200 (+1.02%) Land $56,064 Building $262,136 |
| 2024 | $6,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $315,000 (+85.29%) Land $55,500 Building $259,500 | $315,000 (+14.88%) Land $55,500 Building $259,500 |
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $54,000 Building $116,000 | $274,194 Land $87,097 Building $187,097 | |
| 2019 | $4,783.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 Klein Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 978 Klein 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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