Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 186 Forestview Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,441 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,912 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 142289 41.20-3-12 |
| Primary APN | 142289 41.20-3-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,441 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,441 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 186 FORESTVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2368 98 100 X 160 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 9113 |
186 Forestview Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 186 FORESTVIEW DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 186 Forestview Dr was $9,912 with exemptions applied, down 36.9% 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 | $9,912.00 (-36.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $15,698.00 (+60.09%) | $490,000 (-) Land $97,000 Building $393,000 | $494,900 (+1%) Land $97,970 Building $396,930 |
| 2024 | $9,806.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $490,000 (+63.33%) Land $97,000 Building $393,000 | $490,000 (+1.27%) Land $97,000 Building $393,000 |
| 2023 | $300,000 Land $85,000 Building $215,000 | $483,871 Land $137,097 Building $346,774 | |
| 2019 | $8,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 186 Forestview Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 186 Forestview Dr 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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