This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cape cod offers everything you need in a central location in the heart of Amherst (low taxes)! Enter through the newly built front porch (2023) or 1.5 car attached garage and say hello to your new home. Freshly painted throughout, the first-floor features crown moulding and a spacious living room with hardwood floors opening to the eat-in kitchen and breakfast nook. You’ll be delighted to find a bonus room off the back of the house with a sliding glass door leading to the large, fully fenced yard. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry and energy efficient appliances, with the furnace, hot water tank, roof, windows and doors all 10 years new. All appliances are included, making this move-in ready home ready for YOU. 1020 Ttl Sq Ft of living space, as measured by seller. .. Public record reflects 918. Showings by appointment only.
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Sale history for 53 Larch Rd
Date
Event
Price
UNYREIS #R1568393
Jan 13, 2025
Sold
$185,000
$181/sq ft
Oct 17, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2024
Listed
$189,000
$185/sq ft
WNYREIS #B427716
Apr 14, 2014
Sold
$32,000
$31/sq ft
Apr 18, 2013
Listed
$39,900
$39/sq ft
2 Bedroom vinyl sided cape with attached garage and patio on deep lot. Bring your tools and ideas to this affordable Amherst home. Property is sold as is. Special Addenda Apply. Seller does not pay for search, survey or transfer tax. Proof of funds and or pre qual along with deposit for all offers. Room Sizes and taxes are approximate. Buyer should verify.
Public Records
Dec 19, 1997
Sold
$40,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,046 (−22.3%)
$26,600 + $126,400
$153,000
2024
$3,921 (+14.8%)
$26,600 + $126,400
$153,000
2023
$3,416 (+0.8%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2022
$3,388 (+6.3%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2021
$3,188 (+32.1%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2020
$2,413 (−20.3%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2019
$3,027 (+30.4%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2018
$2,321 (+2.8%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2017
$2,259 (+0.5%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2016
$2,248 (+4.9%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2015
$2,143 (+4.7%)
$14,200 + $57,200
$71,400
2014
$2,046
$14,200 + $57,200
$71,400
Tax history for 53 Larch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,046 (−22.3%)
$26,600 + $126,400
$153,000
2024
$3,921 (+14.8%)
$26,600 + $126,400
$153,000
2023
$3,416 (+0.8%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2022
$3,388 (+6.3%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2021
$3,188 (+32.1%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2020
$2,413 (−20.3%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2019
$3,027 (+30.4%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2018
$2,321 (+2.8%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2017
$2,259 (+0.5%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2016
$2,248 (+4.9%)
$18,400 + $61,600
$80,000
2015
$2,143 (+4.7%)
$14,200 + $57,200
$71,400
2014
$2,046
$14,200 + $57,200
$71,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
918
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Erie County
APN
142289A0674200003009000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-3
Residential District Three
To provide areas within the Town for low-density single-family detached residential development where each dwelling unit shall be located on an individual lot of at least 8,450 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Room Types: Laundry, Bonus Room
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1722
Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X150
Lot Features: Residential Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property Information
Foundation Details: Poured
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $80,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,200
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 918
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Erie County
APN: 142289A0674200003009000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Schools
Maplemere Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Sweet Home Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Sweet Home Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$229,000 – $277,000
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