Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 139 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $459 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.67-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.67-1-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,630 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 29.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04475200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 139 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 12O. E DEWITT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
139 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113199633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 139 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1038 |
| Document Number | 0011319633 |
| Book / Page | 001131 / 009633 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 FOREST AVE BUFFALO NY 142131038, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 139 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1038 |
| Document Number | 0113199633 |
| Book / Page | 011319 / 009633 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 FOREST AVE BUFFALO NY 142131038, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Forest Ave was $459, down 60.3% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $459.00 (-60.33%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,157.00 (+58.28%) | $139,000 (+208.89%) Land $27,000 Building $112,000 | $139,000 (+89.97%) Land $27,000 Building $112,000 |
| 2024 | $731.00 (+213.73%) | $45,000 (-) Land $5,500 Building $39,500 | $73,171 (+13.82%) Land $8,943 Building $64,228 |
| 2023 | $233.00 | $45,000 Land $5,500 Building $39,500 | $64,286 Land $7,857 Building $56,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 139 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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