42 Forest Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224 Property Records

Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 42 Forest Dr, Buffalo, NY 14224

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.211 acres (9,180 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$87,700 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,518 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6-198-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6-198-000`
Alternative APNs	`68001241600007019000` `146800 124.16-7-19`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,347 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,347 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	9,180 sqft (0.211 acres)
Lot Dimensions	153 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	330 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	6-198-000
Street Address	42 FOREST DR
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14224-1403
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	07 - MIXED
Legal Description	MC-1383 SL-88 PT-89 TRIER PARK S/D (FL-295) 60 X 153.00
Legal Subdivision	EBENEZER LANDS
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	19.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	WEST SENECA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	11202

Owner

42 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town 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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	42 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1403
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20222022142027
Deed Book / Page	11405 / 3471
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2022
Property Address	42 FOREST DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-1403
Document Number	0114053471
Book / Page	11405 / 3471
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2022
Instrument	2022142027
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$352.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	812 PINEHILL DR SE, 812, SMYRNA, GA 30080-3322

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 FOREST DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1403

Mortgage

Document Number	0140615257
Date	Jul 26, 2022
Book Page	14061/5257
Instrument	2022142028

Lender

Name	HALINA T CIESLIK
Type	Private Party
Address	812 PINEHILL DR SE, SMYRNA, GA 30080

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	97 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Forest Dr was $4,518 with exemptions applied, down 10.9% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
County Subdivision	West Seneca Town
Unified School District	West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,518.00 (-10.85%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption
2025	$5,068.00 (+55.65%)	$59,800 (-) Land $6,400 Building $53,400	$249,200 (+4.18%) Land $26,670 Building $222,530
2024	$3,256.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$59,800 (-) Land $6,400 Building $53,400	$239,200 (+4%) Land $25,600 Building $213,600
2023		$59,800 Land $6,400 Building $53,400	$230,000 Land $24,615 Building $205,385
2019	$6,371.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 42 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

Wildfire risk around 42 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks.

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