| Primary address | 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14221 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Amherst |
| Parcel ID | 80.120-2-33 |
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| Sale date | 01/14/2021 |
| Sale price | $440,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $7,749 |
| Building sqft | 3,073 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.37 |
| Lot dimensions | 113 ft X 142 ft |
| Frontage | 113 |
| Depth | 142 |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Rooms | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| School district | Williamsville |
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278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 was built in 1880 and has a total of 3,073 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $450,000, the tax amount paid for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 is $7,749.
When was 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 was last sold in 01/14/2021 for $440,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $7,749 |
| Market value | $454,500 |
| Assessed value | $450,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 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 | $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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 1,682 | 10/01/2015 | $130,000 |
| 57 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo | 2,158 | 07/06/2001 | $1 |
| 292 S Forest Rd, Buffalo | 1,706 | ||
| 260 S Forest Rd, Buffalo | 2,754 | 05/15/2020 | $305,000 |
| 180 S Forest Rd, Buffalo | 08/28/2025 | $180,000 | |
| 280 S Forest Rd, Buffalo | 1,924 | 07/16/2022 | $1 |
| 37 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo | 2,158 | ||
| 43 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo | 2,158 | 12/18/1998 | $1 |
| 153 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 1,400 | 03/01/2023 | $200,000 |
| 302 S Forest Rd, Buffalo | 1,822 | ||
| 71 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo | 2,158 | 12/29/2008 | $1 |
| 279 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 1,230 | 01/19/2017 | $150,000 |
| 293 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 2,700 | ||
| 281 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 1,132 | 11/13/1995 | $1 |
| 270 S Forest Rd, Buffalo | 1,296 | 08/12/2016 | $128,500 |
| 51 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo | 2,158 | 12/22/2015 | $1 |
| 65 Williamsburg Sq, Buffalo | 2,158 | 12/26/2001 | $1 |
| 159 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 1,070 | 12/28/2016 | $4,625 |
| 211 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 15,360 | 12/23/2016 | $4,325 |
| 289 S Union Rd, Buffalo | 1,539 | 02/14/2020 | $109,250 |