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278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 - Property report

Also known as: 278 S Forest Rd

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1880

Acreage

0.37

Sale price

$440,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 South Forest Road
ZIP code
14221
County
Erie
Parcel ID
80.120-2-33

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/14/2021
Sale price
$440,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$7,749
Zoning & Use
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
3073
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1880
AC
No
Rooms
8
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
113 ft X 142 ft
Acreage
0.37
Frontage
113 ft
Depth
142 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
40 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
142203

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2021 $440,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/17/2009 $1
07/19/2007 $1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/14/2021 - D
01/14/2021 - R		 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXX
03/18/2009 - R
03/17/2009 - D		 Deed
(Quit Claim Deed)
07/19/2007 - D
07/19/2007 - R		 Deed
(Quit Claim Deed)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXX
10/27/2006 - D
10/27/2006 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,749
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$454,500
Land value
$67,600
Building value
$386,900
Assessed value
$450,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $450,000 $450,000 17.2204 $7,749 +38.28%
2024 $422,581 $262,000 21.39 $5,604 -12.26%
2023 $354,100 $262,000 24.38 $6,388 -12.21%
2022 $297,700 $262,000 27.77 $7,276 -2.39%
2021 $287,900 $262,000 28.45 $7,454 +14.47%
2020 $235,800 $224,000 29.07 $6,512 -2.38%
2019 $224,000 $224,000 29.78 $6,671 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY

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Neighborhood

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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 0.81
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.81
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 1.02
Forest Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 510 1.02
Smallwood Drive School 7 Public PK, K-5 659 1.39
Smallwood Drive School 7 Public PK, K-5 659 1.39
Maryvale Intermediate School 4 Public 3-5 499 1.41
Cleveland Hill Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 646 1.42
Cleveland Hill Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 646 1.42
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 1.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 411 0.81
Maryvale Middle School 5 Public 6-8 478 1.41
Cleveland Hill Middle School 7 Public 6-8 298 1.42
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 1.47
Amherst Middle School 7 Public 6-8 623 1.63
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.64
Mill Middle School 6 Public 5-8 774 1.82
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 1.85
Our Lady Help of Christians School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maryvale High School 5 Public 9-12 615 1.41
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 1.42
Christian Central Academy NR Private K-12 230 1.47
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.64
Williamsville South High School 8 Public 9-12 857 1.66
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.74
CHC Learning Center NR Private 0 1.85
New Creation Fellowship Academy NR Private K-12 41 1.98
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 2.55
Cheektowaga High School 4 Public 9-12 705 2.86

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Neighbors for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY

297 S Union Rd, Buffalo 57 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo 292 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 260 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 180 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 280 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 37 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo 43 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo 153 S Union Rd, Buffalo 302 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 71 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo 279 S Union Rd, Buffalo 293 S Union Rd, Buffalo 281 S Union Rd, Buffalo 270 S Forest Rd, Buffalo 51 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo 65 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo 159 S Union Rd, Buffalo 211 S Union Rd, Buffalo 289 S Union Rd, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY

14026, Erie County, NY 14031, Erie County, NY 14032, Erie County, NY 14043, Erie County, NY 14051, Erie County, NY 14068, Erie County, NY 14086, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14225, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY 14228, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221?

The development at 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1880.

What is the total square footage of 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221?

278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 has a total of 3,073 square feet.

When was 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold on 01/14/2021 for $440,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221?

278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 is currently assessed at $450,000.

What are the property taxes for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221?

The property taxes for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 total $7,749.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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