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$123,231$67 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $21,500 on Oct 25, 2011

163 FOREST AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14213
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,832 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$123K
$107K low$139K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,500 · Oct 25, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$654 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$198,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 152 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
International SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
M
Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic ExcellenceF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
International Preparatory School at Grover ClevelandF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14213These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,061
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,183 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,016
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

163 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Erie County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Forest
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Buffalo 14213
  • Older than 96% of homes in Erie County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14213

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$62K$469K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Buffalo 14213.

How it measures up in Buffalo 14213

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14213.

Estimated value$123,231
CheaperTypical $145,194Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 163 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestBuffalo 14213Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,23135% of homes38% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6711% of homes19% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,832 ft²32% of homes34% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac84% of homes85% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than189022% of homes31% of homes4% of homes

About 163 Forest Ave

How much is 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY is $123,231 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $107,498 to $138,964. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Oct 25, 2011 for $21,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,832 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to International School (elementary), rated F; Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence (middle), rated F; International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland (high), rated F. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14213?

Among the 5,432 homes in Buffalo 14213, it is worth more than 38% of them ($123,231 against a typical $145,194), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($67 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,832 ft² against a typical 2,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1890 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 163 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was $654. The county assessed it at $198,000.

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