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53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 80.70-2-18

Sales & Tax Overview for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Sale date 06/04/2020
Sale price $40,000
Arm's length
Property tax $3,875

Lot & Building Information for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,200
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.2
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 182 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 182
Year built 1952
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Cape cod
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Central air conditioning Yes
First story sqft
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
56 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
57 /100. Bikeable

School district Williamsville

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About 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221?

53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $225,000, the tax amount paid for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $3,874.

When was 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 06/04/2020 for $40,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/04/2020 $40,000
07/28/2017 $179,000
01/25/2017 $80,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/09/2020 - R
06/04/2020 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)
07/28/2017 - D
07/28/2017 - R		 Deed
01/25/2017 - D
01/25/2017 - R		 Deed
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $3,875
Market value $227,300
Assessed value $225,000

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Assessment History for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $225,000 $225,000 17.2204 $3,875 +31.26%
2024 $222,581 $138,000 21.39 $2,952 -12.26%
2023 $186,500 $138,000 24.38 $3,364 -12.21%
2022 $156,800 $138,000 27.77 $3,832 -2.39%
2021 $151,600 $138,000 28.45 $3,926 -2.13%
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Permits for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.59
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.59
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.59
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 0.59
Smallwood Drive School 7 Public PK, K-5 659 1.04
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.59
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 1.30
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.35
Mill Middle School 6 Public 5-8 774 1.49
Amherst Middle School 7 Public 6-8 623 1.57
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 1.30
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.35
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 1.52
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.57
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 1.66
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Neighbors for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 53 South Forest Road, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
102 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo 1,569 10/29/2024 $1
63 Park Club Ln, Buffalo 2,338 02/14/2014 $585,000
47 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 1,818 10/24/2014 $196,500
112 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo 1,338 03/10/2015 $1
30 Lafayette Blvd, Buffalo 1,946 04/25/2006 $197,900
5262-5274 Main St, Buffalo 55,921
5110-5140 Main St, Buffalo 64,482 02/20/1994 $130,000
37 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 1,514 05/08/2025 $210,000
122 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo 1,329 09/21/2022 $250,000
38 Lafayette Blvd, Buffalo 1,946 08/28/2018 $234,900
34 Lafayette Blvd, Buffalo 1,706 10/30/2023 $1
96 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo 1,732 12/11/2003 $116,900
106 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo 858 07/08/2022 $195,000
56 N Forest Rd, Buffalo 1,410 02/12/2016 $324,000
15 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 7,042 04/18/2007 $650,000
42 Lafayette Blvd, Buffalo 1,633 07/08/2016 $191,400
22 Lafayette Blvd, Buffalo 3,408 04/26/2011 $190,000
116 Bernhardt Dr, Buffalo 1,281
61 N Forest Rd, Buffalo 860 09/29/2005 $55,000
5150 Main St, Buffalo 7,866 05/01/2023 $800,000
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