Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 196 S Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,255 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,091 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.12-2-4 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.12-2-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,295 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 758 ft deep x 86.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 S FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 29 11 7 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
196 S Forest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 S FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 S Forest Rd was $8,091 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.2% 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 | $8,091.00 (-1.24%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,193.00 | $390,000 (-) Land $101,400 Building $288,600 | $393,900 (+1%) Land $102,414 Building $291,486 |
| 2024 | $8,193.00 Homeowner's exemption | $390,000 (+56%) Land $101,400 Building $288,600 | $390,000 (-3.28%) Land $101,400 Building $288,600 |
| 2023 | $250,000 Land $51,100 Building $198,900 | $403,226 Land $82,419 Building $320,807 | |
| 2019 | $6,868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 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 196 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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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