Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 437 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,941 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.68-5-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.68-5-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,818 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 997 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 821 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,760 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 33.7 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 273 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04789800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 437 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 71.7O W TREMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8750 W BERGEN RD, LE ROY, NY 14482-9341 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOMPKINS TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023136608 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11420 / 4649 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114230103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 437 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1210 |
| Document Number | 0114230103 |
| Book / Page | 11423 / 103 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023177330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8750 W BERGEN RD, LE ROY, NY 14482-9341 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8750 W BERGEN RD, LE ROY, NY 14482-9341 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 437 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1210 |
| Document Number | 0114204649 |
| Book / Page | 11420 / 4649 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023136608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6076 MAIN ST, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-6835 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8750 W BERGEN RD, LE ROY, NY 14482-9341 |
| Document Number | 0140999169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14099/9169 |
| Name | TOMPKINS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,941.00 (-7.35%) | $187,000 (+44.96%) Land $24,000 Building $163,000 | $187,000 (-10.85%) Land $24,000 Building $163,000 |
| 2024 | $2,095.00 (+212.69%) | $129,000 (-) Land $6,800 Building $122,200 | $209,756 (+13.82%) Land $11,057 Building $198,699 |
| 2023 | $670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,000 (-) Land $6,800 Building $122,200 | $184,286 (+11.42%) Land $9,714 Building $174,572 |
| 2022 | $129,000 Land $6,800 Building $122,200 | $165,400 Land $8,719 Building $156,681 |
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 · 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 | 1 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.
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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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 Holding Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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