Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 280 S Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.779 acres (33,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,154 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 80.12-2-34 |
| Primary APN | 142289 80.12-2-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 33,840 sqft (0.779 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 751 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 280 S FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-6429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N ACCESS 45 X 664 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 9504 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 S FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-6429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WILLIAMSVILLE FCU |
| Jul 16, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114048603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 280 S FOREST RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 S FOREST RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6429 |
| Document Number | 0140600905 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14060/905 |
| Instrument | 2022134788 |
| Name | WILLIAMSVILLE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14228 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 280 S FOREST RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6429 |
| Document Number | 0114048603 |
| Book / Page | 11404 / 8603 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022134787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 S FOREST RD, 280, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6429 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 S FOREST RD, AMHERST, NY 14221-6429 |
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 | $7,154.00 (-0.49%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,189.00 (+1.41%) | $342,000 (-) Land $82,400 Building $259,600 | $345,500 (+1.02%) Land $83,243 Building $262,257 |
| 2024 | $7,089.00 (+23.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $342,000 (+62.86%) Land $82,400 Building $259,600 | $342,000 (+0.97%) Land $82,400 Building $259,600 |
| 2023 | $210,000 Land $43,500 Building $166,500 | $338,710 Land $70,161 Building $268,549 | |
| 2019 | $5,749.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | 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 399 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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