Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 353 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,556 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,294 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-3-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-3-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,556 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04788600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 353 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1285 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | 87.20 W BAYNES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 88.68-3-4
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 353 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1285 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10951 / 9557 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,294.00 (-5.21%) | $224,000 (+50.34%) Land $29,000 Building $195,000 | $224,000 (-7.54%) Land $29,000 Building $195,000 |
| 2024 | $2,420.00 (+212.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,000 (-) Land $8,900 Building $140,100 | $242,276 (+13.82%) Land $14,472 Building $227,804 |
| 2023 | $774.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,000 Land $8,900 Building $140,100 | $212,857 Land $12,714 Building $200,143 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360290063015, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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