Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 829 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,143 sqft · built 1825 |
| Lot Size | 0.511 acres (22,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,391 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.07-5-4 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.07-5-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,143 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,045 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 580 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1825 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1825 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 22,200 sqft (0.511 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 222 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 720 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 829 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
829 N Forest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005701 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11098 / 8331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 829 N Forest Rd was $9,391 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 | $9,391.00 (-0.02%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $9,393.00 (+3.95%) | $470,000 (-) Land $76,400 Building $393,600 | $474,700 (+1%) Land $77,164 Building $397,536 |
| 2024 | $9,036.00 Homeowner's exemption | $470,000 (+74.07%) Land $76,400 Building $393,600 | $470,000 (+7.93%) Land $76,400 Building $393,600 |
| 2023 | $270,000 Land $52,000 Building $218,000 | $435,484 Land $83,871 Building $351,613 | |
| 2019 | $7,145.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 829 N Forest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 |
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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 829 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 |
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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 | 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 |
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