295 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 295 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size	0.089 acres (3,875 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$85,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$545 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 88.68-1-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 88.68-1-4`
Alternative APNs	`02000886800001004000` `04479400`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,486 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,083 sqft
Upper Floors Area	304 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	99 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1875
Effective Year Built	Effective 1875
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	3,875 sqft (0.089 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 31 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	366 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	04479400
Street Address	295 FOREST AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14213-1202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-2R
Legal Description	93. E BARRY PL
Legal Subdivision	APPOLLOS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	4.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	17100

Owner

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	295 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020223134
Deed Book / Page	11371 / 7377
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 18, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0112680389
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 24, 2020
Property Address	295 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202
Document Number	0113717377
Book / Page	011371 / 007377
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$85.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	295 FOREST AVE BUFFALO NY 142131202, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1202

Mortgage

Document Number	139718714
Date	Dec 24, 2020
Book Page	013971/008714

Lender

Name	EVANS BK NA
Type	Bank
Address	WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 23, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$545.00 (-67.88%)
2025	$1,697.00 (-5.88%)	$165,000 (+48.65%) Land $22,000 Building $143,000	$165,000 (-8.58%) Land $22,000 Building $143,000
2024	$1,803.00 (+213.02%)	$111,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $104,900	$180,488 (+13.82%) Land $9,919 Building $170,569
2023	$576.00	$111,000 Land $6,100 Building $104,900	$158,571 Land $8,714 Building $149,857

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

Flood

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

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.

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