Feed the deer, watch the birds for hours on end, picnic at creekside in the lazy days of summer! So many great outside areas-deck, patio, open porch. Generous room sizes are a pleasure, living room w/ cathedral and wbfp w/ insert, updated throughout-there's nothing to do but move in. Sparkling hrdwd flrs, great windows-lots of natural light. 3 workshops, lg shed, 2.1 acres. New roof 2009, new AC and HAVC 2009 and many other updates. You'll look forward to going home after a long day! (taxes are approximate)
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listing by James LoVallo• LoVallo Real Estate
•716-634-5101 (broker)
•jamesl@lovallorealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Elaine McCall• MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
•716-668-7000 (broker)
•pstanchak@mjpeterson.com (broker)
Source:WNYREIS #B359552
Redfin Estimate
$525,200
$80K since sold in February 2025$14K since September
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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($561K) of 6 comparable homes.
Feed the deer, watch the birds for hours on end, picnic at creekside in the lazy days of summer! So many great outside areas-deck, patio, open porch. Generous room sizes are a pleasure, living room w/ cathedral and wbfp w/ insert, updated throughout-there's nothing to do but move in. Sparkling hrdwd flrs, great windows-lots of natural light. 3 workshops, lg shed, 2.1 acres. New roof 2009, new AC and HAVC 2009 and many other updates. You'll look forward to going home after a long day! (taxes are approximate)
Public Records
Apr 1, 2005
Sold
$209,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 2003
Sold
$187,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,297
$8,700 + $79,200
$87,900
2025
$5,297 (+92.2%)
$8,700 + $79,200
$87,900
2024
$2,757 (+7.2%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2023
$2,572 (−41.6%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2022
$4,401 (+11.5%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2021
$3,947 (+2.2%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2020
$3,863 (+2.0%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2019
$3,788 (+0.4%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2018
$3,773
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2017
$3,771 (−0.7%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2016
$3,796 (+1.7%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2015
$3,733 (+4.5%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2014
$3,573
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
Tax history for 5171 Merlau Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,297
$8,700 + $79,200
$87,900
2025
$5,297 (+92.2%)
$8,700 + $79,200
$87,900
2024
$2,757 (+7.2%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2023
$2,572 (−41.6%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2022
$4,401 (+11.5%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2021
$3,947 (+2.2%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2020
$3,863 (+2.0%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2019
$3,788 (+0.4%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2018
$3,773
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2017
$3,771 (−0.7%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2016
$3,796 (+1.7%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2015
$3,733 (+4.5%)
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
2014
$3,573
$8,700 + $66,500
$75,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Pool Information
Pool Type: Above Ground
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOLLAND LAND COMPANY'S SURV
Living Sq. Ft: 2,314
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,314
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 2+A
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,425
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 91,476
Legal Lot Number: 29
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: WALES
Acres: 2.1
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,314
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Erie County
APN: 146600A1780000002029000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wales Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Iroquois Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
4/10
Iroquois Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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East Aurora, NY • 14052
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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$499,000 – $604,000
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