Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 520 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.678 acres (29,484 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,886 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.15-2-6 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.15-2-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 264 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 29,484 sqft (0.678 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 156 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 520 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-5060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9402 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019260857 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11353 / 2619 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 520 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 N FOREST RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-5060 |
| Document Number | 0139619019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13961/9019 |
| Instrument | 2020181192 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-5060 |
| Document Number | 0113532619 |
| Book / Page | 11353 / 2619 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019260857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $960.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 N FOREST RD, 520, AMHERST, NY 14221-5060 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 273 ROSEDALE BLVD, AMHERST, NY 14226-2953 |
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Amherst Town |
| Unified School District | Williamsville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,886.00 (+133.11%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,812.00 (-55.38%) | $411,800 (+0.68%) Land $86,500 Building $325,300 | $416,000 (+1.71%) Land $87,382 Building $328,618 |
| 2024 | $8,544.00 (+29.73%) | $409,000 (+70.42%) Land $86,500 Building $322,500 | $409,000 (+5.66%) Land $86,500 Building $322,500 |
| 2023 | $240,000 Land $68,600 Building $171,400 | $387,097 Land $110,645 Building $276,452 | |
| 2019 | $6,586.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 AMHERST serves 92,697 people · EPA ID NY1400399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 330 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 |
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