$290,000
Tax assessed value
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 sqft
397 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.57 | Apartment | $460,000 | 05/19/26 | 6 | 2 | 1,600 | |
0.88 | Apartment | $750,000 | 09/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,700 | |
0.93 | Apartment | $140,000 | 04/01/26 | 2 | 1 | 600 | |
1.24 | Apartment | $225,000 | 12/05/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,000 | |
0.81 | Apartment | $50,000 | 11/12/25 | 6 | 2 | 2,038 | |
0.81 | Apartment | $175,500 | 04/20/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,000 | |
1.24 | Apartment | $600,000 | 09/26/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,350 | |
0.70 | Apartment | $380,000 | 09/12/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,900 | |
0.31 | Apartment | $260,000 | 06/24/26 | 2 | 1 | 950 | |
0.74 | Multi-Family Home | $590,000 | 04/10/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.02 | $85,000 | - | - | - | For Sale | |
0.02 | $127,600 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,121 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $262,500 | 5 | 2 | 2,068 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $351,600 | 6 | 2 | 2,024 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $440,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,266 | Recently Sold | |
0.08 | $267,700 | 3 | 1 | 1,465 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $319,300 | 5 | 2 | 2,400 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $285,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,518 | Recently Sold | |
0.09 | $289,600 | 5 | 2 | 2,488 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $265,000 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,419 | Recently Sold | |
0.10 | $375,000 | 6 | 2 | - | For Sale | |
0.10 | $390,000 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,734 | Recently Sold |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,200 sqft
Parking
None
About this House
This apartment is located at 397 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY. 397 Forest Ave is in the Forest neighborhood in Buffalo, NY and in ZIP code 14213. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,200 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4200 sqft and was built in 1900.
397 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft apartment in Forest, built in 1900. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 13, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,607/month.
Home Details for 397 Forest Ave
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Old Style |
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Exterior Home Features Exterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPorch |
Parking & Garage Parking: None |
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Lot Area: 4200 sqft |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jul 13, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1470772 | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 19, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1470772 | Listed For Rent | $1,250 |
Jun 19, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
May 12, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1470772 | Listed For Rent | $1,250 |
May 11, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1459401 | ListingRemoved | |
Apr 28, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1459401 | Listed For Rent | $1,325 |
Apr 27, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1459384 | ListingRemoved | |
Apr 19, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1459384 | PriceChange | $1,175 Price decreased by 2% |
Mar 13, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1459384 | Listed For Rent | $1,200 |
Feb 28, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1452464 | ListingRemoved | |
Feb 1, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1452464 | Listed For Rent | $1,450 |
Jan 23, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs | ListingRemoved | |
Jan 10, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs | PriceChange | $1,475 Price decreased by 2% |
Dec 13, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs | PriceChange | $1,500 Price decreased by 9% |
Dec 2, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #B1447301 | Listed For Rent | $1,650 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | Unavailable | $290,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Buffalo
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$249K
$12.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.5%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$186
$10MoM
Available listings
1046
1MoM
Around this home
What Locals Say about Forest
At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.
95 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
83 % Say it's dog friendly
74 % Say yards are well-kept
74 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say car is needed
73 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
55 % Say people would walk alone at night
53 % Say kids play outside
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
34 % Say there are community events
33 % Say there's wildlife
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 397 Forest Ave
- Is Buffalo a buyer's or seller's market?Buffalo is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Buffalo?The median sale price in Buffalo is $249K. That is up $12.08K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Forest neighborhood?Residents describe the Forest neighborhood in Buffalo, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Forest, Buffalo.
- What are the closest schools to 397 Forest Ave?The closest schools to 397 Forest Ave in Buffalo, NY are Bilingual Center (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 3/10), Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts (Elementary/Middle/High, rated 4/10), Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology (Pre-K/Middle, rated 3/10).

