Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Kenmore home where timeless craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, and incredible future potential come together. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the exceptional curb appeal featuring maintenance-free vinyl siding, an architectural roof approximately 11 years old, a brand-new garage roof (2024), and an oversized 2.5-car garage.
Step inside and fall in love with the rich original natural woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, French doors, and sun-filled living spaces that showcase the character and quality of a classic Kenmore home. The spacious living room with a beautiful fireplace flows effortlessly into the formal dining room, while the bright enclosed sunroom offers the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. The beautifully updated kitchen features ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a charming breakfast area perfect for everyday living.
The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers the convenience of two generously sized first-floor bedrooms, while the private second-floor bedroom creates the perfect retreat. Just beyond, you’ll discover one of this home’s most extraordinary features—an expansive bonus room with soaring ceilings, providing an incredible amount of additional space not reflected in the tax records or official living square footage. Whether you dream of creating a luxurious primary suite, home office, studio, recreation room, or additional living space, the possibilities are truly endless.
Beautifully maintained and move-in ready, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of historic charm, modern updates, and room to grow. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, restaurants, schools, and everything the Village of Kenmore has to offer, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Active
$300,000
181 Knowlton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
3beds
1,557sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
4,238 Square Feet Lot
$301,000 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful fireplaceRich original natural woodworkPrivate second-floor bedroomSun-filled living spacesExceptional curb appealCharming breakfast areaFormal dining room
- 31 days
- 2,607
- 226
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna WNY Inc. 716-773-1900,
Alexis Erway 716-957-0656,
Jason P Sokody 716-603-2516,
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1703556
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,557
- Total interior livable area: 1,557 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway, Fence
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 105
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1464010782400005008000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1927
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: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,132
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$301,000
$286,000 - $316,000
$2,385/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+39.5%$193/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $215,000+43.4%$138/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $149,900$96/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2024 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2023 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2022 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2021 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2020 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2017 | $1,919 +139.3% | $48,400 |
| 2016 | $802 | $48,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $48,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kenmore
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Charles A Lindbergh Elementary
- Middle: Herbert Hoover Middle
- High: Kenmore West Senior High
- District: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





