Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 821 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,197 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.639 acres (27,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,123 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $12,367 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.07-5-3.1 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.07-5-3.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,197 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,273 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 27,750 sqft (0.639 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 222 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 554 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 821 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | 00 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
821 N Forest Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2009.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008166059 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11148 / 6262 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111701798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 821 N Forest Rd was $12,367 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $12,367.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $12,367.00 (+2.48%) | $600,000 (-) Land $69,500 Building $530,500 | $606,100 (+1.02%) Land $70,207 Building $535,893 |
| 2024 | $12,068.00 Homeowner's exemption | $600,000 (+69.01%) Land $69,500 Building $530,500 | $600,000 (+4.79%) Land $69,500 Building $530,500 |
| 2023 | $355,000 Land $41,500 Building $313,500 | $572,581 Land $66,936 Building $505,645 | |
| 2019 | $9,899.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 N Forest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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.
The area around 821 N Forest Rd 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 |
|---|
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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures