Welcome to 1581 North Forest Rd – a lovingly maintained, nearly 1,900 SF home in the Williamsville School District offering comfort, character, and a beautifully manicured setting. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial features a 2.5-car attached garage and over $90,000 in thoughtful improvements over the past two decades. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the formal living and dining rooms, paired with high-end custom windows that bring in warm natural light. The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a long center island with bookend breakfast bar seating, custom built-in alcove with reupholstered bench seating (2020), and serene views into a fully fenced rear yard oasis. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a cozy family room with parquet-style hardwood floors, brick-veneered fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, and direct access to an expansive deck with Kohler awning (2021)—perfect for seasonal entertaining. The updated first-floor powder room features wainscoting, mosaic tile floors, and quality finishes. Upstairs, hardwood floors run the length of the center hall, servicing three plush-carpeted bedrooms (offering hardwoods under carpet). The primary suite offers a remodeled ensuite bath (2007) with a walk-in shower and pedestal sink overlooking undeveloped land and peaceful creek views. A second full bath was tastefully updated in 2011, providing both style and function. Additional highlights include a remodeled vinyl rail deck (2021), updated fencing (2017), newer boiler (2009), central air (2021), gutter guards (2010), and a hot water tank (2023). A parking pad, solitary garden spaces, and a long list of infrastructure upgrades—including sump connection to the street and window/ door replacements—make this home a standout for buyers seeking both beauty and longevity. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with character, space, and quality updates in a prime Amherst location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by James Conley• MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
Listing by WNY Metro Roberts Realty, (716) 559-9972
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Sale history for 1581 N Forest Rd
Date
Event
Price
WNYREIS #B1618320
Aug 25, 2025
Sold
$380,000
$201/sq ft
Jul 15, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2025
Listed
$359,900
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 2003
Sold
$152,500
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,846
$68,000 + $312,000
$380,000
2025
$7,846 (+2.0%)
$68,000 + $312,000
$380,000
2024
$7,694 (+16.4%)
$68,000 + $312,000
$380,000
2023
$6,608 (+7.0%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2022
$6,178 (+1.6%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2021
$6,081 (+23.9%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2020
$4,907 (+2.4%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2019
$4,793 (+4.2%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2018
$4,601 (+2.2%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2017
$4,500 (+0.7%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2016
$4,471 (+2.0%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2015
$4,385 (+20.7%)
$37,800 + $137,200
$175,000
2014
$3,633
$37,800 + $137,200
$175,000
Tax history for 1581 N Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,846
$68,000 + $312,000
$380,000
2025
$7,846 (+2.0%)
$68,000 + $312,000
$380,000
2024
$7,694 (+16.4%)
$68,000 + $312,000
$380,000
2023
$6,608 (+7.0%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2022
$6,178 (+1.6%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2021
$6,081 (+23.9%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2020
$4,907 (+2.4%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2019
$4,793 (+4.2%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2018
$4,601 (+2.2%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2017
$4,500 (+0.7%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2016
$4,471 (+2.0%)
$37,800 + $162,200
$200,000
2015
$4,385 (+20.7%)
$37,800 + $137,200
$175,000
2014
$3,633
$37,800 + $137,200
$175,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
76 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,886
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Erie County
APN
142289A0551200012042000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
R-3
Residential District Three
To provide areas within the Town for low-density single-family detached residential development where each dwelling unit shall be located on an individual lot of at least 8,450 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Storage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Room Types: Laundry, Recreation, Basement, Entry Foyer, Family Room