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257 Forest Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224 Property Records

Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 257 Forest Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,546 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.219 acres (9,504 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Tax Bill$6,662 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6-831-150

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6-831-150
Alternative APNs
  • 68001251300005003000
  • 146800 125.13-5-3

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,546 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,214 sqft
Basement Area332 sqft
Finished Basement332 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area9,504 sqft (0.219 acres)
Lot Dimensions144 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number6-831-150
Street Address257 FOREST DR
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14224-1512
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code07 - MIXED
Legal DescriptionMC-2317 SL-30 (FL-307) NORTHWOOD ESTATES S/D 66 X 144.00
Legal SubdivisionNORTHWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number3.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionWEST SENECA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract11202

Owner

257 Forest Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2010 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address257 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1512
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Estate

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 11, 2010
Transfer Doc0111863123
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address257 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2022
Title CompanyACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address257 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1512

Mortgage

Document Number0140338355
DateJan 5, 2022
Book Page14033/8355
Instrument2022001938
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term299 Months
DueDec 9, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Forest Dr was $6,662 with exemptions applied, down 26% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionWest Seneca Town
Unified School DistrictWest Seneca Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,662.00 (-25.98%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$9,000.00 (+2.31%)$67,500 (-) Land $9,800 Building $57,700$281,300 (+4.19%) Land $40,841 Building $240,459
2024$8,797.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$67,500 (-) Land $9,800 Building $57,700$270,000 (+4%) Land $39,200 Building $230,800
2023$67,500 Land $9,800 Building $57,700$259,615 Land $37,692 Building $221,923
2019$4,962.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 257 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 257 Forest Dr 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA DIRECT
public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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