Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 895 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 27,610 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 13 acres (566,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,471 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.07-5-5.111 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.07-5-5.111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 27,610 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 9,322 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 9,322 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 566,280 sqft (13 acres) |
| Lot Width | 996 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,363 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 895 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4422 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Legal Description | 60 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.111 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
895 N Forest Rd is owned by a company that bought it in January 2005.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 895 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4422 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11089 / 2796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 895 N Forest Rd was $2,471 with an additional exemption, up 15.2% from the year before.
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 | $2,471.00 (+15.2%) Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2025 | $2,145.00 (-15.98%) | $3,395,000 (-) Land $2,685,000 Building $710,000 | $3,429,300 (+1.01%) Land $2,712,127 Building $717,173 |
| 2024 | $2,553.00 Additional exemption filed | $3,395,000 (+23.91%) Land $2,685,000 Building $710,000 | $3,395,000 (-23.18%) Land $2,685,000 Building $710,000 |
| 2023 | $2,740,000 (-) Land $1,560,000 Building $1,180,000 | $4,419,355 (+19.35%) Land $2,516,129 Building $1,903,226 | |
| 2022 | $2,740,000 Land $1,560,000 Building $1,180,000 | $3,702,700 Land $2,108,107 Building $1,594,593 | |
| 2019 | $2,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 895 N Forest Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 895 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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