Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 753 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,543 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,404 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,826 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.63-1-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.63-1-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,543 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 309 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,404 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 74 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03847600 |
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| Street Address | 753 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 | 1O4. W CLARENDON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| 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.
753 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 753 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 753 Forest Ave was $1,826, down 67.8% 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 | $1,826.00 (-67.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,671.00 (-5.39%) | $553,000 (+49.86%) Land $82,000 Building $471,000 | $553,000 (-7.83%) Land $82,000 Building $471,000 |
| 2024 | $5,994.00 (+212.68%) | $369,000 (-) Land $97,000 Building $272,000 | $600,000 (+13.82%) Land $157,724 Building $442,276 |
| 2023 | $1,917.00 | $369,000 Land $97,000 Building $272,000 | $527,143 Land $138,571 Building $388,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 753 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 753 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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