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278 S Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
About this home
Rare opportunity to own this 3000+ square ft. 2 family home. Lower with 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths. New 2 bedroom and master bath completed in 2020. Bath with walk-in shower with double shower heads. Other bath with oversized jetted tub and beautiful tile work. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. All bedrooms with cable hookups. Truly a chefs kitchen with stainless 6 burner commercial stove & hood, includes fridge & dishwasher. Walk-in pantry. Kitchen leads to 20'x16' covered rear covered deck with ceiling fans, privacy shades & tv hookup. The formal dining room features lighted, built-in display cabinets. Other room 16'8' is a office/den. Entry is into a adult entertainment full barroom with 12' oak rail bar w/ stools. The 2 rear bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings with ample closets. First floor laundry area 8'x7' also leads to rear deck. Upper efficiency style apartment with large bedroom, newer bath and kitchen/dining/living area. Refreshed 2020. Newer built 4 car heated garage (can hold 5) is a bonus. Fenced yard. New electric service, All updated mechanicals. Sq. foot variance due to new addition & indicated accuraterly on Amherst CPI website.

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- OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM$449,9003 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft171 Sprucewood, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Hometown Elite Realty, (716) 998-5637
- NEW 9 HRS AGO$199,9002 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft1230 Youngs Rd Unit F, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc., (716) 656-8999
- NEW 30 HRS AGO$399,0002 beds2 baths1,638 sq ft12 Village Gate Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc., (716) 634-4200
- NEW 31 HRS AGO$835,0005 beds3 baths3,797 sq ft135 Brandywine Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc., (716) 634-4200
- OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM$359,0004 beds1.5 baths1,548 sq ft51 Sudbury Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY, (716) 832-3300
- OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM$324,9003 beds1.5 baths1,834 sq ft83 Berkley Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY, (716) 832-3300
- $439,9004 beds2 baths1,457 sq ft99 Patton Pl, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY, (716) 832-3300
- 3D WALKTHROUGH$155,0002 beds1 bath1,154 sq ft132 Harrogate Sq Unit E, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by HUNT Real Estate ERA, (716) 633-0300
- $239,9002 beds1.5 baths1,146 sq ft51 Stoneledge Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc., (716) 837-7500
- $339,9002 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft24 Sugar Berry Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221Listing by HUNT Real Estate ERA, (716) 633-5350
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Sale history for 278 S Forest Rd
$143/sq ft
$146/sq ft
$146/sq ft
$43/sq ft
Tax history for 278 S Forest Rd
*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
R-4
Residential District Four
To provide areas within the Town for the development of attached or detached dwelling units within a single structure.Include but are not limited to:
- Community / recreation center
- Housing-Single unit
- Infrastructure
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Garage/Carport Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking
- Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Interior
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Information: Partial, Sump Pump
- Laundry Information
- Features: Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Equipment
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Interior Features
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies
- Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Multi Unit Information
- # Of Units Total: 2
- # Of Units In Community: 2
- # Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
- # Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
- Multi Unit Financial Information
- Gross Income: $11,100
- Operating Expense Includes: Trash, Utilities, Water/Sewer
- Operating Expense: $1,680
- Unit Type 1
- Unit Description: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Other - See Remarks,Porch
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bathrooms Total: 2
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Actual Rent Range: 0
- Unit Type 2
- Unit Description: Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Dining Area With Living Room
- # of Bedrooms: 1
- # of Bathrooms Total: 1
- # of Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Rent: $925
- Actual Rent: $925
- Actual Rent Range: 925
- Unit is Leased
- Lease Expires: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Exterior
- Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Stories (Total): 2
- Year Built Details: Existing
- Roof Details: Asphalt, Membrane, Rubber
- Construction Details: Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Security Features: Security System Owned
- Fencing: Partial
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 0.3698
- Lot Size Acres: 0.3698
- Lot Size Dimensions: 113X142
- Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
- Zoning Description: Residential 2 Unit
- Property Information
- Foundation Details: Block
- Resale
Financial
- Assessments and Fees
- Assessed Value: $262,000
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,986
- Rental Information
- Owner Pays: All Utilities
- Rent Includes: All Utilities
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water Source: Connected, Public
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Zoned, Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Gas, Zoned, Forced Air
Public facts
- Beds: 6
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,073
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.37 acres
- Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Erie County
- APN: 142289A0801200002033000
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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