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Last sold for $385,000 on Nov 28, 2022

286 FOREST AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14213
0
Baths
3,016 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.
3,220 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.$385,000 · Nov 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,846 (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.$358,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$326,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$358,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
West Hertel Elementary SchoolD+
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

286 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Erie County
  • Newer than 90% 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 area3,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,131 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size3,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,790 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 286 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestBuffalo 14213Erie County
Living areabigger than3,016 ft²89% of homes93% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,220 ft²22% of homes32% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191090% of homes86% of homes14% of homes

About 286 Forest Ave

When did 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Nov 28, 2022 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY has 3,016 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to International School (elementary), rated D-; West Hertel Elementary School (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 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14213?

Among the 5,432 homes in Buffalo 14213, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,016 ft² against a typical 2,131 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (3,220 ft² against a typical 3,790 ft²) and it is newer than 86% of them (1910 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 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was $5,846. The county assessed it at $358,300.

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