I’m considering a home in Ransom Oaks, where can I learn more about the community?
Whether you are single and just starting out or have a family well under way, Ransom Oaks has just what you need. We have single family homes, patio homes, condominiums, and town homes. There are over 1,100 residences in Ransom Oaks. In addition, residents can utilize our various community facilities such as our swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, bike paths, and green space.
Surf around our website to get a better understanding of Ransom Oaks.
What about the schools in the area?
The Williamsville Central School District is an award winning public school system. Here is a link to their website:
http://www.williamsvillek12.org/
What is the local Government?
We are located in the Town of Amherst NY, (14051).
According to Wikipedia, “Based on statistics reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Amherst has frequently been ranked as the Safest City in America (1996–1998, 2000–2003, 2010); many other years it ranks within the Top 5.”
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amherst,_New_York
The Town of Amherst website is at:
http://www.amherst.ny.us/
What about property values in Ransom Oaks?
Ransom Oaks is a planned community with a community corporation and a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions. The corporation maintains the facilities and the appearance of the community by enforcing the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.
Town of Amherst Refuse Collection
For single family homes, the Decleration of Covenants and Restrictions stipulates that refuse containers should not be visible except on the day of refuse collection. Other communities in Ransom Oaks have different requirements.
Typically, refuse collection is on Thurday but will be delayed one day when these National Holidays fall on a weekday:
New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
More details can be foumd on the Town of Amherst Refuse Control webpage
Please be advised that different sections of Ransom Oaks may not use the Town and have different refuse pick up days.
The Town no longer collects electronics waste. Electronics can be dropped off at no cost at the Amherst Highway Department, 1024 N. Forest Rd. More details can be found here.
Modifying the Exterior of a Single Family Home
For single family homes, the Architectural Committee is charged with enforcement of the Decelaration of Protecive Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.
Any and all changes to the outside appearance of the a home must have prior approval by the Architectural Committee before work is begun. Our goal is to ensure that Ransom Oaks remains a desirable place to live.
Fences
No fences are allowed under the Decelaration of Protecive Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions without the written approval of the Architectural Committee. The concept of Ransom Oaks is an open area, with spacious views and as little non-natural intrusion as possible.
Storage of Boats & Campers
The Decelaration of Protecive Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions states that boats, boat trailers, house trailers, campers, snowmobiles or any similar items shall not be permitted to be stored on any lot longer than 14 days unless garaged or screened in a manner acceptable to the Architectural Committee. There are several storage facilities in the vacinity of Ransom Oaks for storage of boats, trailers and other items.