Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 289 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,526 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,368 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $855 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-1-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,526 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,368 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 74 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04479100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1287 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | EAST COR BARRY PL |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
289 Forest Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6929 LOCKWOOD LN, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-7919 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016181644 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11301 / 648 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111170680 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 289 Forest Ave was $855, down 69.8% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $855.00 (-69.79%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,830.00 (-14.58%) | $259,000 (+26.96%) Land $14,000 Building $245,000 | $259,000 (-21.92%) Land $14,000 Building $245,000 |
| 2024 | $3,313.00 (+212.55%) | $204,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $199,100 | $331,707 (+13.82%) Land $7,967 Building $323,740 |
| 2023 | $1,060.00 | $204,000 Land $4,900 Building $199,100 | $291,429 Land $7,000 Building $284,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 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.
The area around 289 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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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