Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 378 Forest Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,762 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6-831-025 |
| Primary APN | 6-831-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,762 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 322 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 322 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,715 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 156 sqft |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Canopy | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6-831-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 378 FOREST DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-1514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-2317 SL-5 (FL-308) NORTHWOOD ESTATES S/D 67 X 145.00 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
378 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 378 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 378 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138081204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13808/1204 |
| Instrument | 2017075891 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 378 Forest Dr was $7,540 with exemptions applied, down 30.6% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,540.00 (-30.64%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $10,871.00 (+53.65%) | $80,600 (-) Land $9,900 Building $70,700 | $335,800 (+4.16%) Land $41,246 Building $294,554 |
| 2024 | $7,075.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $80,600 (-) Land $9,900 Building $70,700 | $322,400 (+4%) Land $39,600 Building $282,800 |
| 2023 | $80,600 Land $9,900 Building $70,700 | $310,000 Land $38,077 Building $271,923 | |
| 2019 | $5,960.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 378 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 378 Forest Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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