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278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo
Zip code 14221
County Erie
Municipality Amherst
Parcel ID 80.120-2-33

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Sale date 01/14/2021
Sale price $440,000
Arm's length
Property tax $7,749

Lot & Building Information for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot air
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
40 /100. Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
49 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

School district Williamsville

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Other Property Data for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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About 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo, NY 14221?

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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Past Sales & Property History for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2021 $440,000
03/17/2009 $1
07/19/2007 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/14/2021 - D
01/14/2021 - R		 Deed
03/18/2009 - R
03/17/2009 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)
07/19/2007 - D
07/19/2007 - R		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)
10/27/2006 - D
10/27/2006 - R		 Deed
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $7,749
Market value $454,500
Assessed value $450,000

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Assessment History for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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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%
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Permits for 278 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 0.81
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
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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 0.81
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
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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
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Neighbors for 278 South Forest Road, Buffalo

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 12/22/2025 $282,500
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
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