Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 291 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-1-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-1-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,250 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04479200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 32. E BARRY PL |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVEN S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11458 / 9496 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112862125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 291 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202 |
| Document Number | 0114589496 |
| Book / Page | 11458 / 9496 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026057922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,076.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 289 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1258 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 291 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202 |
| Document Number | 0141941904 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 14194/1904 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 291 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202 |
| Document Number | 0114097811 |
| Book / Page | 11409 / 7811 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022205291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,060.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 FOREST AVE, 291, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 BAYNES ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1647 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0140727595 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14072/7595 |
| Instrument | 2022205292 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
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 | $892.00 (-66.26%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,644.00 (+3.04%) | $270,000 (+70.89%) Land $14,000 Building $256,000 | $270,000 (+5.09%) Land $14,000 Building $256,000 |
| 2024 | $2,566.00 (+212.55%) | $158,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $153,300 | $256,911 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $249,269 |
| 2023 | $821.00 | $158,000 Land $4,700 Building $153,300 | $225,714 Land $6,714 Building $219,000 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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