Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 786 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,564 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,061 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.14-1-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.14-1-21 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03846700 |
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| Street Address | 786 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 | 484. E WINDSOR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| 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.
786 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 786 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 786 Forest Ave was $2,061 with exemptions applied, down 67.2% 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 | $2,061.00 (-67.18%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,279.00 (-2.14%) | $624,000 (+57.97%) Land $142,000 Building $482,000 | $624,000 (-2.85%) Land $142,000 Building $482,000 |
| 2024 | $6,416.00 (+212.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $395,000 (-) Land $135,000 Building $260,000 | $642,276 (+13.82%) Land $219,512 Building $422,764 |
| 2023 | $2,052.00 Homeowner's exemption | $395,000 Land $135,000 Building $260,000 | $564,286 Land $192,857 Building $371,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 786 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.
Wildfire risk around 786 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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