Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 159 S Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Companies on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,164 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.11-10-8 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.11-10-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,013 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 462 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,010 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 S FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1369 24 55 X 181 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Companies on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 S FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112933059 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,164.00 (+62.45%) | $226,000 (-) Land $55,000 Building $171,000 | $228,300 (+1.02%) Land $55,560 Building $172,740 |
| 2024 | $4,410.00 (+33.84%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $226,000 (+67.41%) Land $55,000 Building $171,000 | $226,000 (+3.79%) Land $55,000 Building $171,000 |
| 2023 | $135,000 Land $25,000 Building $110,000 | $217,742 Land $40,323 Building $177,419 | |
| 2019 | $3,295.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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