Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 197 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.438 acres (19,027 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,860 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.20-9-42 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.20-9-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 19,027 sqft (0.438 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 359 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 197 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1604 196 8 12 7 FOREST STREAM |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025117270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 3905 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,860.00 (+132.54%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,090.00 (-56.91%) | $226,000 (-) Land $69,100 Building $156,900 | $228,300 (+1.02%) Land $69,803 Building $158,497 |
| 2024 | $4,850.00 (+10.45%) | $226,000 (+61.43%) Land $69,100 Building $156,900 | $226,000 (+0.09%) Land $69,100 Building $156,900 |
| 2023 | $140,000 Land $58,800 Building $81,200 | $225,806 Land $94,839 Building $130,967 | |
| 2019 | $4,391.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 245 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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