NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 S Forest Rd Buffalo, NY 14221

South Amherst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $295,000 - $325,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,351 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 8, 2020

Last sale price $190,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,163 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Forest Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2020

Just off Main St. n Williamsville this home has all the great reasons to live in the village, without village taxes. Just a short walk to the village and all the great amenities it has to offer. Overly large lot with a 2 car detached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors and original leaded glass windows. New Boiler 6/2020. Large screened room and covered front porch to relax on. Don't miss out on this hidden gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Martina

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10401255382 Listed on: 07/27/2020

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Sorrentino Jr

Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY License #40SO1107100

Keller Williams Realty WNY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,397

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 18,374 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 57x322
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,351 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Williamsville South High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 142289-080-080-0009-021-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,397

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0.42 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1935
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: East on Main St turn right onto S. Forest.
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Solid Surface Counters
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.42
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Steel Siding
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fence
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Open, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Baseboard
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Williamsville
  • Ninth Grade High School: Williamsville South High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 142289-080-080-0009-021-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 57X322
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18374.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4397.0
  • Tax Lot: 21

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Sulski Timothy
Bought by
Simpson Matthew V and Simpson Marcelle A
Seller's Agent
Terry Martina
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joe Sorrentino Jr
Keller Williams Realty WNY
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.7%
Current Estimated Value
$309,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,645
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.15%
Original Mortgage
$180,500
Outstanding Balance
$157,983
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,662
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Simpson Matthew V $190,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simpson Matthew V $180,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2020 10/08/20 Sold $190,000 +2.7% $141 / Sq Ft
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 For Sale $185,000 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,118 $286,000 $69,200 $216,800
2024 $6,118 $286,000 $69,200 $216,800
2023 $5,651 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2022 $5,195 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2021 $5,092 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2020 $4,441 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2019 $4,322 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2018 $4,234 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2017 $1,186 $166,000 $34,800 $131,200
2016 $2,419 $90,000 $24,400 $65,600
2015 -- $90,000 $24,400 $65,600
2014 -- $90,000 $24,400 $65,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terry Martina

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Terry Martina

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 491-7767

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Terry Martina
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  • Joe Sorrentino Jr

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joe Sorrentino Jr

    Keller Williams Realty WNY

    (716) 207-2994

    16 in this area

    204 Total Sales

    Joe Sorrentino Jr
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Map

Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

MLS Number: B1281991

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 142289-080-080-0009-021-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14221 South Amherst

54 S Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY

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