Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 165 S Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,933 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.11-10-9 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.11-10-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 474 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 135 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 165 S FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1369 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
165 S Forest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2010.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 S FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201022856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11177 / 6048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 165 S FOREST RD, AMHERST, NY 14221-6427 |
| Document Number | 0138106605 |
| Book / Page | 013810 / 006605 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 S FOREST RD AMHERST NY 142216427, AMHERST, NY 14221-6427 |
| Document Number | 0138106605 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013810/006605 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 165 S Forest Rd was $5,933, up 129.6% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,933.00 (+129.61%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,584.00 (-55.83%) | $285,000 (-) Land $53,000 Building $232,000 | $287,900 (+1.02%) Land $53,539 Building $234,361 |
| 2024 | $5,850.00 | $285,000 (+64.74%) Land $53,000 Building $232,000 | $285,000 (+2.14%) Land $53,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2023 | $173,000 Land $23,500 Building $149,500 | $279,032 Land $37,903 Building $241,129 | |
| 2019 | $5,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 S Forest Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 165 S Forest Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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