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$104,834$82 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Oct 19, 2021

271 FOREST AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14213
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,276 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.
2,880 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$105K
$93K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Oct 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$153,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,000

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 84 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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

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 · 0.6 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 · 1.6 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

271 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 96% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Erie County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Buffalo 14213
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Erie County
  • Older than 91% 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
$69K$464K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$104,834
CheaperTypical $155,823Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size2,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 271 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestBuffalo 14213Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,83423% of homes19% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8226% of homes28% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,276 ft²11% of homes10% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,880 ft²16% of homes20% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than190074% of homes75% of homes9% of homes

About 271 Forest Ave

How much is 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY is $104,834 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $92,881 to $116,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Oct 19, 2021 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,276 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

271 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 271 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14213?

Among the 5,432 homes in Buffalo 14213, it is worth more than 19% of them ($104,834 against a typical $155,823), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($82 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,276 ft² against a typical 2,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (2,880 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 75% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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