Chautauqua County and Jamestown City property record for 255 Forest Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,780 (2026) |
| APN | 060800 387.14-10-53 |
| Primary APN | 060800 387.14-10-53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 796 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,036 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 46.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 034805000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 FOREST AVE |
| City | JAMESTOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14701-6757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAUTAUQUA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 30800 |
255 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Chautauqua County and Jamestown City records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 FOREST AVE, JAMESTOWN, NY 14701-6757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Forest Ave was $1,780 with exemptions applied, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Chautauqua County and Jamestown City assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Municipality | Jamestown City |
| Unified School District | Jamestown City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,780.00 (+4.58%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,702.00 | $34,000 Land $2,100 Building $31,900 | $50,700 Land $3,131 Building $47,569 |
| 2023 | $34,000 (-) Land $2,100 Building $31,900 | $46,575 (+20.55%) Land $2,877 Building $43,698 | |
| 2022 | $34,000 Land $2,100 Building $31,900 | $38,636 Land $2,386 Building $36,250 | |
| 2020 | $1,022.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 255 Forest Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 255 Forest Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | JAMESTOWN BPU serves 46,712 people · EPA ID NY0600366 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 903 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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