Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 229 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,536 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.20-9-48 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.20-9-48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 652 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 319 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 229 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1604 190 8 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48.000 |
| 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 | 229 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10918 / 5511 |
| 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 | $5,536.00 (+0.24%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,523.00 (+4.03%) | $261,000 (-) Land $49,500 Building $211,500 | $263,600 (+1%) Land $49,993 Building $213,607 |
| 2024 | $5,309.00 (+32.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $261,000 (+74%) Land $49,500 Building $211,500 | $261,000 (+7.88%) Land $49,500 Building $211,500 |
| 2023 | $150,000 Land $42,300 Building $107,700 | $241,935 Land $68,226 Building $173,709 | |
| 2019 | $4,009.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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