Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 281 Forest Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,846 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,070 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6-831-170 |
| Primary APN | 6-831-170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,846 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 9,504 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6-831-170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 FOREST DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-2317 SL-34 (FL-307) NORTHWOOD ESTATES S/D 66 X 144.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | EBENEZER LANDS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011175917 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11207 / 8820 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114131868 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1512 |
| Document Number | 0114131868 |
| Book / Page | 11413 / 1868 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023010452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 EILEEN CT, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-3505 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 FOREST DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1512 |
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,070.00 (-49.24%) | $83,800 (-) Land $9,800 Building $74,000 | $349,200 (+4.18%) Land $40,837 Building $308,363 |
| 2024 | $8,018.00 (+15.37%) | $83,800 (-) Land $9,800 Building $74,000 | $335,200 (+4%) Land $39,200 Building $296,000 |
| 2023 | $83,800 Land $9,800 Building $74,000 | $322,308 Land $37,692 Building $284,616 | |
| 2019 | $6,950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 | 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 402 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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