Erie County and Amherst Town property record for 900 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,847 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 142289 68.07-6-14 |
| Primary APN | 142289 68.07-6-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 261 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 900 N FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14221-4462 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60 12 7 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 9109 |
900 N Forest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2000.
Source: Erie County and Amherst Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 N FOREST RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221-4462 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20001103 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10969 / 8851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 900 N Forest Rd was $5,847 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% 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 | $5,847.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,844.00 (+4.92%) | $280,000 (-) Land $91,600 Building $188,400 | $282,800 (+1%) Land $92,516 Building $190,284 |
| 2024 | $5,570.00 Homeowner's exemption | $280,000 (+80.65%) Land $91,600 Building $188,400 | $280,000 (+12%) Land $91,600 Building $188,400 |
| 2023 | $155,000 Land $68,600 Building $86,400 | $250,000 Land $110,645 Building $139,355 | |
| 2019 | $4,104.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 900 N Forest Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 | Yes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 900 N Forest Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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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