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171 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 171 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Square Footage1,620 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,675 sqft (0.085 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$165,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$1,178.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.67-1-14
Alternative APNs
  • 02000886700001014000
  • 04476100

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,620 sqft Living Area
1st Floor990 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1887
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite Exterior
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area3,675 sqft (0.085 acres)
Depth X Width147 ft x 25 ft Depth x Width
Porch Area168 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number04476100
Street Address171 FOREST AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-1042
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description388.21 E DEWITT
Legal SubdivisionSTEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number14.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Minor Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract17100

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 88.67-1-14

Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 27, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VISIO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jan 22, 2026Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
M & T BANK
Sep 07, 2023Deed, Transfer
Mar 10, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO
Jan 06, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 22, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 22, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202612963
Deed Book / Page11456 / 2821
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 W TUPPER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1944
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0141085447
DateOct 27, 2023
Book Page14108/5447
Instrument2023186408
Lender
NameVISIO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressAUSTIN, TX 78758
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2053

January 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 22, 2026
Property Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042
Document Number0114562821
Book / Page11456 / 2821
Instrument DateJan 09, 2026
Instrument2026012963
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address266 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042

Mortgage

Document Number0141881018
DateJan 22, 2026
Instrument14188/1018
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 07, 2023
Property Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042
Document Number0114215726
Book / Page11421 / 5726
Instrument DateSep 06, 2023
Instrument2023154311
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address266 ELMWOOD AVE # 814, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address266 ELMWOOD AVE # 814, 814, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2202

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 10, 2023
Property Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042
Document Number0114148944
Book / Page11414 / 8944
Instrument DateMar 06, 2023
Instrument2023042836
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address26 STRAUSS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1227

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 W TUPPER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1944
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 06, 2017
Property Address171 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1042
Document Number0113076689
Book / Page011307 / 006689
Instrument DateJan 06, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26 STRAUSS ST BUFFALO NY 142121227, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1227

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,178.00 (+229.97%)$162,000 (+636.36%) Land $27,000 Building $135,000$162,000 (+352.87%) Land $27,000 Building $135,000
2024$357.00 (+213.16%)$22,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $17,000$35,772 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $27,642
2023$114.00$22,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $17,000$31,429 (+11.45%) Land $7,143 Building $24,286
2022$22,000 Land $5,000 Building $17,000$28,200 Land $6,409 Building $21,791

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