Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 772 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,158 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,292 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.14-1-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.14-1-23 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,158 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,598 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
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| Patio Area | 407 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03846500 |
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| Street Address | 772 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | 329. E WINDSOR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| 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.
772 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 772 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018206537 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11335 / 8913 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 772 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1042 |
| Document Number | 0113358913 |
| Book / Page | 11335 / 8913 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018206537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 772 FOREST AVE, 772, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1042 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 110 CHATHAM AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3137 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 772 Forest Ave was $3,292, down 69.7% 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 | $3,292.00 (-69.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,861.00 (-14.17%) | $997,000 (+27.98%) Land $300,000 Building $697,000 | $997,000 (-21.29%) Land $300,000 Building $697,000 |
| 2024 | $12,654.00 (+212.6%) | $779,000 (-) Land $203,000 Building $576,000 | $1,266,667 (+13.82%) Land $330,081 Building $936,586 |
| 2023 | $4,048.00 | $779,000 Land $203,000 Building $576,000 | $1,112,857 Land $290,000 Building $822,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 772 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 772 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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