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197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 41.200-5-25

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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Sale date 10/23/1998
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Property tax $9,988

Lot & Building Information for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

Building sqft 3,170
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.35
Lot dimensions 90 ft X 165 ft
Frontage 90
Depth 165
Year built 1975
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Colonial
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot air
Central air conditioning Yes
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
7 /100. Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
36 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

School district Williamsville

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Other Property Data for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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About 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221?

197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1975 and has a total of 3,170 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $580,000, the tax amount paid for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $9,987.

When was 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 10/23/1998 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/1998 $1
02/01/1996 $176,250
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/23/1998 - D
10/23/1998 - R		 Deed
02/01/1996 - D
02/01/1996 - R		 Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $9,988
Market value $585,900
Assessed value $580,000

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Assessment History for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $580,000 $580,000 17.2204 $9,988 +34.18%
2024 $561,290 $348,000 21.39 $7,444 -12.26%
2023 $470,300 $348,000 24.38 $8,484 -12.21%
2022 $395,500 $348,000 27.77 $9,664 -2.39%
2021 $382,400 $348,000 28.45 $9,901 -2.13%
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Permits for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heim Middle School 7 Public 5-8 602 0.48
Heim Elementary School 6 Public K-4 651 0.62
Casey Middle School 7 Public 5-8 615 1.14
Maple West Elementary School 8 Public K-4 675 1.59
Maple East Elementary School 8 Public K-4 640 1.60
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heim Middle School 7 Public 5-8 602 0.48
Casey Middle School 7 Public 5-8 615 1.14
Jewish Heritage Day School NR Private PK, K-8 81 1.63
Autism Services NR Private 92 2.39
Jewish Heritage Day School NR Private PK-8 98 2.39
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Williamsville North High School 9 Public 9-12 1,321 1.08
Williamsville East High School 9 Public 9-12 981 2.20
Sweet Home Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,072 2.39
Autism Services NR Private 92 2.39
Gateway-Longview Lynde School NR Private PK-12 176 3.24
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Neighbors for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 197 Forestview Drive, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
243 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 2,688 03/13/2020 $379,000
31 Birchwood CT, Buffalo 4,111 01/20/2021 $495,000
67 Birchwood Dr, Buffalo 2,671 02/28/2025 $303,029
269 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 2,976 06/30/2008 $166,000
43 Birchwood Dr, Buffalo 3,465 09/15/2010 $335,000
260 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 3,161 06/24/2014 $265,000
51 Birchwood Dr, Buffalo 3,321 12/04/2020 $515,000
21 Birchwood CT, Buffalo 2,900 10/29/2002 $240,000
53 Birchwood CT, Buffalo 4,118 12/29/1999 $189,000
352 Countryside Ln, Buffalo 2,235 09/17/2004 $171,000
252 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 2,886 10/12/2021 $372,000
61 Birchwood CT, Buffalo 3,365 10/25/2002 $250,000
344 Countryside Ln, Buffalo 1,554 12/17/1993 $120,000
372 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 3,337 08/09/2004 $329,900
41 Birchwood CT, Buffalo 4,724 01/14/2000 $380,000
328 Countryside Ln, Buffalo 2,254 12/19/2018 $306,250
277 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 2,654 12/13/2019 $330,000
257 Forestview Dr, Buffalo 3,152 06/13/2024 $1
71 Birchwood CT, Buffalo 3,174 07/13/1999 $162,000
336 Countryside Ln, Buffalo 2,053 09/11/2023 $360,000
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