Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 749 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,719 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,285 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.63-1-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.63-1-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,719 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,363 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 307 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 42.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03847500 |
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| Street Address | 749 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 1O9. E WINDSOR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 6302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District East listed 2016 · 2,450 contributing resources · NRIS 16000108 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
749 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 749 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202188843 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11379 / 7554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 749 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1045 |
| Document Number | 0113797554 |
| Book / Page | 11379 / 7554 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021088843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 749 FOREST AVE, 749, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1045 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 619 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1263 |
| Document Number | 113806497 |
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| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11380/6497 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0139941684 |
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| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13994/1684 |
| Instrument | 2021088844 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 749 Forest Ave was $2,285, down 68.2% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,285.00 (-68.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,176.00 (-7.19%) | $692,000 (+45.38%) Land $113,000 Building $579,000 | $692,000 (-10.59%) Land $113,000 Building $579,000 |
| 2024 | $7,732.00 (+212.66%) | $476,000 (-) Land $117,000 Building $359,000 | $773,984 (+13.82%) Land $190,244 Building $583,740 |
| 2023 | $2,473.00 | $476,000 Land $117,000 Building $359,000 | $680,000 Land $167,143 Building $512,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 749 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 749 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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 | 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 |
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| 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 731 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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