Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 161 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.67-1-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.67-1-11 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04475800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 297.21 E DEWITT |
| Legal Subdivision | THE APOLLO STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK NA |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113114339 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 161 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
| Document Number | 0140323614 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14032/3614 |
| Instrument | 2021256902 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 161 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
| Document Number | 0139047383 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 FOREST AVE BUFFALO NY 142131042, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
| Document Number | 0139047383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013904/007383 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
| Document Number | 0113114339 |
| Book / Page | 011311 / 004339 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 FOREST AVE BUFFALO NY 142131042, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,554.00 (+29.28%) | $175,000 (+136.49%) Land $29,000 Building $146,000 | $175,000 (+45.44%) Land $29,000 Building $146,000 |
| 2024 | $1,202.00 (+213.02%) | $74,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $68,000 | $120,325 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $110,569 |
| 2023 | $384.00 | $74,000 Land $6,000 Building $68,000 | $105,714 Land $8,571 Building $97,143 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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