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$250,000

1597 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

3beds

1,228sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$248,900 Zestimate^®

$204/sqft

$1,891 Estimated rent

Home value

$248,900

$231,000 - $266,000

$1,891/mo

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What's special

Stylish new light fixturesCompletely renovated kitchenFresh interior paintModern kitchen

Welcome to 1597 Kensington Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14215—a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home featuring a spacious living room, dining area, and modern kitchen. This move-in ready property boasts a completely renovated kitchen and bathroom, fresh interior paint, stylish new light fixtures, brand-new 70 Series windows, updated tile flooring, and many more improvements. Perfectly situated on the border of Cheektowaga, Amherst, and Buffalo, Unbeatable convenience—just minutes from markets, supermarkets, public transport, and all major amenities. Open Houses on May 31st & June 1st (Saturday & Sunday) Between 1-3 PM. Offers are due on June 5th (Thursday) at 3 PM

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Level: Second

Basement

Level: Basement

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Gas, Forced Air

Appliances

Included: Appliances Negotiable, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,228
Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Doors

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Exterior features: Awning(s), Concrete Driveway, Fully Fenced
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 130
Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot

Details

Parcel number: 1430890792000011009000
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick, Frame, PEX Plumbing
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt

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

Community

Subdivision: Holland Land Company's Su

Location

Region: Buffalo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $204/sqft
Tax assessed value: $158,000
Annual tax amount: $5,523
Date on market: 5/27/2025
Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/22/2025	Sold	$250,000+2.1%$204/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1609804 Report a problem
6/11/2025	Pending sale	$244,900$199/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1609804 Report a problem
5/27/2025	Listed for sale	$244,900+81.4%$199/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1609804 Report a problem
2/24/2022	Sold	$135,000-6.9%$110/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1366972 Report a problem
10/1/2021	Pending sale	$145,000$118/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1366972 Report a problem
9/16/2021	Listed for sale	$145,000$118/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1366972 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$158,000
2024	--	$158,000
2023	--	$158,000
2022	--	$158,000 +19.7%
2021	--	$132,000 +50.3%
2020	--	$87,800
2019	--	$87,800
2018	--	$87,800
2017	$3,184 +70%	$87,800 +12.3%
2016	$1,873	$78,200
2015	--	$78,200
2014	--	$78,200 +61.2%
2013	--	$48,500
2012	--	$48,500
2011	--	$48,500
2010	--	$48,500
2009	--	$48,500
2008	--	$48,500
2007	--	$48,500 +8.5%
2006	--	$44,700
2005	--	$44,700 +9%
2004	--	$41,000
2003	--	$41,000
2002	--	$41,000
2001	--	$41,000
2000	--	$41,000