Niagara County and Niagara Falls City property record for 2256 Forest Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,500 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,890 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291100 144.73-3-56 |
| Primary APN | 291100 144.73-3-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09/1648. |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2256 FOREST AVE |
| City | NIAGARA FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14301-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2-B |
| Legal Description | TM 201 BL A2 LT 43 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56.000 |
| Jurisdiction | NIAGARA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | NIAGARA FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
2256 Forest Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Niagara County and Niagara Falls City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2256 FOREST AVE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2573 / 240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2256 Forest Ave was $4,890 with a homeowner's exemption, up 16.2% from the year before.
Source: Niagara County and Niagara Falls City assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara County |
| Municipality | Niagara Falls City |
| Unified School District | Niagara Falls City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,890.00 (+16.18%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,209.00 | $74,600 Land $4,100 Building $70,500 | $165,800 Land $9,112 Building $156,688 |
| 2023 | $74,600 Land $4,100 Building $70,500 | $138,100 Land $7,590 Building $130,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2256 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025
| 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.
The area around 2256 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | NIAGARA FALLS WATER BOARD serves 50,193 people · EPA ID NY3100568 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2021–2023) 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 1,186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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