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$170,000

1488 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

3beds

1,145sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1938

6,159 Square Feet Lot

$232,200 Zestimate^®

$148/sqft

$2,412 Estimated rent

Home value

$232,200

$211,000 - $255,000

$2,412/mo

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What's special

Newer roofNewer windowsFormal dining roomExpansive kitchenSpacious lotCentral airHot water tank

Come and explore this fantastic residence situated on a spacious lot exceeding 6,000 square feet. Boasting 3 bedrooms, with one conveniently located on the first floor, and 1.5 baths, this home offers a well-designed layout. The expansive kitchen is a highlight, and the formal dining room seamlessly connects to the living room, complete with a fireplace. At the rear of the house, the Florida room provides a charming space to gaze out into the sizable backyard. Additionally, you can enjoy stargazing from the covered top balcony during the night. The property features a newer roof, newer windows and hot water tank, along with a high-efficiency furnace and central air, complemented by copper water lines. This is an Estate Sale. Property is being SOLD-AS-IS. Showings start Tuesday, January 9th. No Repairs will be done as a result of Home Inspection or Bank Appraisal.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: First
Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00

Dining room

Level: First
Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00

Kitchen

Level: First
Dimensions: 19.00 x 10.00

Living room

Level: First
Dimensions: 17.00 x 11.00

Other

Level: First
Dimensions: 18.00 x 8.00

Heating

Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level
Flooring: Varies, Vinyl
Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,145
Total interior livable area: 1,145 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Balcony, Open, Porch
Exterior features: Awning(s), Blacktop Driveway, Balcony, Fence
Fencing: Partial

Lot

Size: 6,159 Square Feet
Dimensions: 44 x 140
Features: Near Public Transit, Residential Lot

Details

Parcel number: 1402000798300002025000
Special conditions: Estate

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod,Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1938

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: $148/sqft
Tax assessed value: $113,000
Annual tax amount: $1,729
Date on market: 1/8/2024
Cumulative days on market: 22 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/1/2024	Sold	$170,000+6.8%$148/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514714 Report a problem
2/9/2024	Pending sale	$159,128$139/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514714 Report a problem
1/23/2024	Listed for sale	$159,128$139/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514714 Report a problem
1/17/2024	Pending sale	$159,128$139/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514714 Report a problem
1/8/2024	Listed for sale	$159,128+38.5%$139/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514714 Report a problem
7/17/2019	Listing removed	$114,900-0.1%$100/sqft
Source: MJ Peterson Real Estate #B1150043 Report a problem
12/18/2018	Sold	$115,000+0.1%$100/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/24/2018	Pending sale	$114,900$100/sqft
Source: MJ Peterson Real Estate #B1150043 Report a problem
9/24/2018	Listed for sale	$114,900$100/sqft
Source: MJ Peterson Real Estate #B1150043 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$168,000 +48.7%
2024	--	$113,000
2023	--	$113,000
2022	--	$113,000
2021	--	$113,000
2020	--	$113,000 +42.7%
2019	--	$79,200
2018	--	$79,200
2017	$1,171 +351.9%	$79,200
2016	$259	$79,200
2015	--	$79,200
2014	--	$79,200
2013	--	$79,200
2012	--	$79,200
2011	--	$79,200
2010	--	$79,200 +10%
2009	--	$72,000
2008	--	$72,000
2007	--	$72,000 +4.8%
2006	--	$68,700
2005	--	$68,700 +12.6%
2004	--	$61,000
2003	--	$61,000
2002	--	$61,000
2001	--	$61,000
2000	--	$61,000