Neighborhoods of Clarence & East Amherst

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Waterford Estates

A planned subdivision developed by Wm. Schutt & Associates that the firm describes as 225 lots on 205 acres. The neighborhood is threaded by the Town's Waterford Trail, which the Town lists at about 1.2 miles, running from the Peanut Line at Clarence Center Road south to Roll Road, so many homes can reach the trail network on foot. A neighborhood association maintains its own site.

Sources: Wm. Schutt & Associates: Waterford Estates · Town of Clarence Bike Path Brochure (PDF) · Waterford Estates neighborhood site

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Spaulding Green

A master-planned community near the Clarence Center hamlet. The developer describes nine lakes, walking trails and a preserve of more than 200 acres. In November 2024 the Clarence Planning Board minutes record the approved lot count growing from 380 to 405. The Town's Spaulding Green Trail is one of the four trails in its 13.5-mile network.

Sources: Spaulding Green (developer) · Town of Clarence Planning Board minutes, 11/13/2024 · Town of Clarence Bike Path Information

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Spaulding Lake

An upscale enclave built around a private lake. The builder Julius Blum describes a 40-acre lake with a clubhouse, tennis courts and a beach. Recent 2026 asking prices seen on public listing sites included 4975 Spaulding Dr at $2,299,000 and 5053 Rockledge Dr at $2,275,000, which shows where the top of the Clarence market sits. Asking prices are not sale prices; ask Michael for current closed sales.

Sources: Julius Blum Builders: Spaulding Lake · Compass listing, 4975 Spaulding Dr (2026) · Coldwell Banker listing, 5053 Rockledge Dr (2026)

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Ransom Oaks

A large homeowners'-association community in East Amherst. According to the association, amenities include three pools (Ransom Oaks, Greenwood and Eveningwood), tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds and clubhouses, all supported by HOA dues. Much of 14051 is in the Williamsville Central School District; verify any specific address.

Sources: Ransom Oaks Homeowners Association

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Clarence Hollow & Main Street

The town's original hamlet, where Francis Carr's sawmill stood and where many 19th-century homes and storefronts still line Main Street. The Humbert House (10622 Main St) occupies a building dating to 1864. Expect historic homes with character next to newer infill, an easy walk or bike ride to Town Park and the West Shore Trail.

Sources: Town of Clarence: Revolutionary War settlers · The Humbert House

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Clarence Center hamlet

The "four corners" at Clarence Center Road and Goodrich Road form a small, walkable core with Clarence Center Elementary nearby. The Peanut Line Trail crosses Clarence Center Road here and links to the Waterford Trail. Housing ranges from historic homes on the main roads to subdivisions from several decades.

Sources: Town of Clarence Bike Path Brochure (PDF) · Clarence Central School District

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Village of Williamsville

An incorporated village of about one square mile, chartered in 1850, mostly in the Town of Amherst with its southeast corner in Cheektowaga. Historic Main Street runs through it, with the 1811 Williamsville Water Mill beside Glen Park and Glen Falls, Island Park (home of Old Home Days each July) and Amherst State Park just to the north. Village homes are served mainly by the Williamsville Central School District and pay village taxes on top of town, county and school taxes. The wider 14221 mailing area is much larger than the village. Read the full Williamsville guide.

Sources: Village of Williamsville: History · Village of Williamsville: Glen Park · Amherst State Park

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Harris Hill

The western part of town near Transit Road and Amherst. The Town's history notes that early settler Asa Harris kept a tavern on the old Buffalo Road, and that building still stands. Harris Hill Elementary is part of Clarence Central. Close to the shopping and dining on Transit Road and Main Street toward Williamsville.

Sources: Town of Clarence: Revolutionary War settlers · Clarence Central School District