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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $3,000 on Jan 16, 2003

196 FOREST AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14213
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,678 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.
1,171 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Jan 16, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$791 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$93,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 72 ft²

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

E
International SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
M
Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic ExcellenceD-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi
H
International Preparatory School at Grover ClevelandD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

196 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.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Forest
  • Among the smallest lots in Forest
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Forest

How it measures up in Buffalo 14213

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

Living area1,678 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1,171 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 196 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestBuffalo 14213Erie County
Living areabigger than1,678 ft²24% of homes26% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,171 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192096% of homes94% of homes21% of homes

About 196 Forest Ave

When did 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Jan 16, 2003 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,678 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

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

How does 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14213?

Among the 5,432 homes in Buffalo 14213, it is bigger than 26% of them (1,678 ft² against a typical 2,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,171 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 94% of them (1920 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was $791. The county assessed it at $93,000.

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