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$741,803$204 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $750,000 on Mar 6, 2025

812 FOREST AVE

BUFFALO, NY 14209
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,642 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$742K
$695K low$789K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Mar 6, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,630 (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.$1,145,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$994,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$744,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,145,000

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.Colonial
CountyERIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 170 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
PS 17D
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing ArtsB
Middle · Grades 5–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Buffalo City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14209These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.7,416
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,514 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,488
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,865
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

812 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 more than 97% of homes in Erie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Albright
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Erie County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Buffalo 14209
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Buffalo 14209

What homes are worth in Buffalo 14209

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

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$71K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Buffalo 14209.

How it measures up in Buffalo 14209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 14209.

Estimated value$741,803
CheaperTypical $298,234Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area3,642 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 3,964 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 812 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbrightBuffalo 14209Erie County
Estimated valuepricier than$741,80361% of homes87% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20415% of homes58% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than3,642 ft²81% of homes86% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac70% of homes73% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than200895% of homes98% of homes96% of homes

About 812 Forest Ave

How much is 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY is $741,803 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $695,046 to $788,560. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sell?

812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY last sold on Mar 6, 2025 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,642 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY built?

812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY is assigned to PS 17 (elementary), rated D; Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (middle), rated B. All sit in Buffalo City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY compare to other homes in Buffalo 14209?

Among the 1,792 homes in Buffalo 14209, it is worth more than 87% of them ($741,803 against a typical $298,234), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($204 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,642 ft² against a typical 2,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 3,964 ft²) and it is newer than 98% of them (2008 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Erie County, it is worth more than 97% 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 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 812 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY was $11,630. The county assessed it at $1,145,000.

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