286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	3,016 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.074 acres (3,220 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$385,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,183 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 88.59-4-15.21`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 88.59-4-15.21`
Alternative APNs	`02000885900004015210` `04473860`

Interior

Units	4 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,016 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area	988 sqft
Unfinished Basement	988 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Lot Area	3,220 sqft (0.074 acres)
Lot Dimensions	114 ft deep x 28 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	04473860
Street Address	286 FOREST AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14213-1035
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	N-2E
Legal Description	WEST COR REES
Legal Subdivision	STEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	15.210
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	17100

Owner

286 Forest Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	286 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1035
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 28, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 28, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022222012
Deed Book / Page	11411 / 373
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 9, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0113273412
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Nov 28, 2022
Property Address	286 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1035
Document Number	0114110373
Book / Page	11411 / 373
Map Reference	LB 351 PG 370
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2022
Instrument	2022222012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,540.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	286 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1035

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	286 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1035

Mortgage

Document Number	0140757403
Date	Nov 28, 2022
Instrument	14075/7403

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Forest Ave was $1,183, down 79.8% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,183.00 (-79.76%)
2025	$5,845.00 (+8.14%)	$358,300 (+73.09%) Land $31,900 Building $326,400	$358,300 (+6.45%) Land $31,900 Building $326,400
2024	$5,405.00 (+402.79%)	$207,000 (-) Land $31,900 Building $175,100	$336,585 (+13.82%) Land $51,870 Building $284,715
2023	$1,075.00	$207,000 Land $31,900 Building $175,100	$295,714 Land $45,571 Building $250,143

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 286 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 286 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2023
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20