Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, U.S., directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. This represents an increase from the 1990 census figure of 111,711. The town is named for Jeffrey Amherst, a British Army officer of the colonial period.
The Town of Amherst encompasses most of the Village of Williamsville. The town is by the northern part of the county and borders a small section of the Erie Canal. The town is the largest and most populous suburb of Buffalo. The Town of Amherst was created by the State of New York on April 10, 1818.
Amherst was formed from part of the Town of Buffalo (later the City of Buffalo), which had previously been created from the Town of Clarence. Timothy S. Hopkins was elected the first Supervisor of the Town of Amherst in 1819. Part of Amherst was later used to form the Town of Cheektowaga in 1839.
Buyers either love or hate pools in Western New York. With a very short season for pools it sometimes does not seem worthwhile to have one, so many homes don't. Then there are the safety concerns and maintenance issues. If you want a pool with your home, you will find a large selection in the Amherst/Williamsville communities. [Continue]
Current Snyder Real Estate Market Report August 22, 2010 There are 128 active listings with an average list price of $199,228 ranging from $49,900 to $1,105,000 There are 49 pending/under contract sales and in the past 30 days there has been 15 closed sales with an average closed price of $165,130 spending an average of [Continue]
Living in Amherst NY you are ideally situated to the best of all of Western New York. Head north to Niagara Falls and south to the city of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. The Town of Amherst encompasses most of the Village of Williamsville. The town [Continue]
Erie County Homes For Sale over a Million Dollars August 20, 2010 There are 27 active listing with an average listing price of $1,529,581 ranging from $1,050,000 to $2,500,000 There are 2 pending sales and in the past 30 days there has been one closed sale for $999,000 after spending 126 days on the market [Continue]
Current Market Conditions for the 14228 Zipcode: August 19, 2010 There are 53 active listings with an average listing price of $241,365 ranging from $7,000 to $759,900 There are 24 pending/under contract sales and in the past 30 days there has been 4 closed sales with an average sold price of $184,500 spending an average [Continue]
Current Market Conditions August 17, 2010 There is one active listing for $84,900 There is one pending sale and no closed sales in the past 30 days YTD there has been 1 closed sale for $80,000 after spending 20 days on the market Select Amherst Condos for Sale B350538 156 Old Meadow Dr Amherst $ [Continue]
Current Market Conditions August 15, 2010 There are 5 active listings in this price range with an average list price of $552,140 ranging from $519,900 to $589,000 There are no pending/under contract sales and no closed sales year to date Select Homes for Sale 200 LeBrun Road Amherst, 14226 NY $ 569,900 Built in 1915 [Continue]
Other Amherst/Williamsville Market Reports 14228 Homes For Sale Market Report Amherst/Williamsville Homes For Sale $100,000 – $200,000 Amherst NY Real Estate Market Report Amherst/Williamsville Homes with a Pool Snyder NY Real Estate News Amherst Condos – Versailles Amherst Condos – Beacon Park Amherst Condo – Evergreen Williamsville Homes [Continue]
Current Market Conditions in Amherst for homes between $400,000 and $500,000 August 10, 2010 There are 30 active listings with an average list price of $458,030 ranging from $404,900 to $499,900 0-30 days on the market – 13.5% 31-60 days on the market – 20% 61-90 days on the market – 20% 90-120 days on [Continue]
In Amherst and Williamsville there are many wonderful homes for sale. We are looking at a specific price range of $100,000 – $200,000 for this report. There are many home buyers looking for homes in this range. Current Market Conditions August 3, 2010 There are currently 181 active listings with an average list price of [Continue]
There are three communities that straddle the 14221 zipcode in Western New York. Williamsville, Clarence and Amherst. Technically Williamsville is a Village in Amherst but often people will express one of the three depending on where they live in the 14221 zipcode. Here is the latest Market report for the 14221 Zipcode in Williamsville NY: [Continue]
Are you ready to face the ugly monster in the room? Your Buffalo area home is about to expire and you are understandably frustrated. You have great plans for a new Buffalo area home and you just can't understand why your home has not sold. You love your home, it has been wonderful for you, but why is it that nobody else wants it? At this [Continue]
The Today Show recently featured Barbara Corcoran discussing the Five Biggest Real Estate Myths. This is something that I think both Buyers and Sellers need to watch. I am always asked “Is this a good time to sell?” or “Should I purchase a home in WNY now?” Those are loaded questions folks. You cannot answer [Continue]
Huge Garage Sale Thursday July 22 – Friday July 23 – Saturday July 24! 9:00 am – 4:00pm 150 Grandview Drive | Amherst NY 14228 The kids made Mom clean out the house and get rid of years of stuff! We were serious we threatened a dumpster if she didn’t part with some of her [Continue]
Best Places to Live Well this isn’t news to those of us that live in Amherst NY! We already know how great it is to live here. Guess the rest of the country just found out too! Congratulations Amherst for making the top 50! Money’s list of America’s best small cities Full List Near You [Continue]
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