Chautauqua County and Jamestown City property record for 956 Forest Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,509 (2026) |
| APN | 060800 404.06-8-38 |
| Primary APN | 060800 404.06-8-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 796 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,145 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 51.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 035525000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 956 FOREST AVE |
| City | JAMESTOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14701-7957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAUTAUQUA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 30800 |
956 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Chautauqua County and Jamestown City records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 FOREST AVE, JAMESTOWN, NY 14701-7957 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 956 Forest Ave was $3,509, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Chautauqua County and Jamestown City assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Municipality | Jamestown City |
| Unified School District | Jamestown City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,509.00 (+4.84%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,347.00 | $64,000 Land $4,300 Building $59,700 | $95,500 Land $6,416 Building $89,084 |
| 2023 | $64,000 (-) Land $4,300 Building $59,700 | $87,671 (+20.55%) Land $5,890 Building $81,781 | |
| 2022 | $64,000 Land $4,300 Building $59,700 | $72,727 Land $4,886 Building $67,841 | |
| 2020 | $2,061.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 956 Forest Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 956 Forest Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | JAMESTOWN BPU serves 46,712 people · EPA ID NY0600366 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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