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$240,000

1397 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

2beds

4,296sqft

Mixed Use

Built in 1940

3,510 Square Feet Lot

$252,900 Zestimate^®

$56/sqft

$1,307 Estimated rent

Home value

$252,900

$217,000 - $288,000

$1,307/mo

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What's special

Electric meterGlass block windows

Step into a one-of-a-kind property that holds endless potential! This well-maintained mixed-use building is a gem waiting to be discovered, offering a fantastic business opportunity in a sought-after location on Kensington Avenue, just steps away from Eggert Rd. and conveniently nestled next to Tim Hortons. The first floor welcomes you with two commercial units ready for new tenants, while the second floor presents a spacious two-bedroom apartment with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Each unit has its own separate furnaces, first floor electric meter is shared with the two commercial units the second floor is separate. Unique touches like glass block windows and charming tin ceilings in both lower units add character to this property. Whether you’re dreaming of a live-work space as an owner-occupant or seeking a profitable investment opportunity. 1397 Kensington Ave may be the right opportunity for you. Also listed as B1531380

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Heating

Gas, Other, See Remarks, Forced Air

Cooling

Other, See Remarks

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Other, See Remarks, Natural Woodwork
Flooring: Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,296
Total interior livable area: 4,296 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Other, Parking Available, See Remarks

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Balcony
Exterior features: Awning(s), Balcony, Fully Fenced
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 3,510 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30 x 117
Features: Corner Lot, Other, Near Public Transit, Residential Lot, See Remarks

Details

Parcel number: 1402000902600003012000
Zoning description: Residential Multi Use
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other,See Remarks
Property subtype: Mixed Use

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Other, Steel Siding, See Remarks, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
Foundation: Block, Other, See Remarks
Roof: Asphalt,Other,See Remarks

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water: Connected, Public
Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Buffalo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $56/sqft
Tax assessed value: $103,000
Annual tax amount: $1,549
Date on market: 4/12/2024
Cumulative days on market: 59 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/23/2024	Sold	$240,000-11.1%$56/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1531255 Report a problem
10/4/2024	Pending sale	$269,900$63/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1531255 Report a problem
8/26/2024	Listed for sale	$269,900$63/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1531255 Report a problem
5/2/2024	Pending sale	$269,900$63/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1531255 Report a problem
4/12/2024	Listed for sale	$269,900+217.5%$63/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1531255 Report a problem
3/8/2017	Sold	$85,000$20/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$148,800 +44.5%
2024	--	$103,000
2023	--	$103,000
2022	--	$103,000
2021	--	$103,000
2020	--	$103,000 +134.1%
2019	--	$44,000
2018	--	$44,000
2017	$1,523 +481.8%	$44,000
2016	$262	$44,000
2015	--	$44,000
2014	--	$44,000