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1257 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14215

$100,000

Home List Price

$1,188*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,439 SqFt
$69/SqFt
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1257 Kensington Ave, Buffalo$100,000

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$1,188*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDetached
Year Built1930
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water
BasementYes
MLS #B1508995
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusActive

About 1257 Kensington Ave

This home has been occupied by the same tenant for years and would like to stay. It has an addition of 2 bedrooms and a 1/2 bath. It is located in a vibrant neighorhood close to many shops, and restaurants. This property is sold as is, no exceptions.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 1,439 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty WNY
  • Office Phone: (716) 359-2451
  • Listing Agent: Eboni Hayes

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Varies
  • Interior: Home Office, Country Kitchen, Living/Dining Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Concrete Driveway

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Detached

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Take Bailey to Kensington

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $100,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $69/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,235
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Buffalo, NY

City

Med. Sold Price

$227.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$155

Avg. Days On Market

30

# of Sold Homes

237

1257 Kensington Ave vs Buffalo

171 DAYS ON ROCKET

+141 Days

$100,000

-$127.1K Less

$69/SqFt

-$87 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $127.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $87/SqFt less than other homes in Buffalo, NY.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: NYS
  • MLS Number: #B1508995

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty WNY
  • Office Phone: (716) 359-2451
  • Listing Agent: Eboni Hayes

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,235$46,000
2019$1,244$45,000
2018$1,161$45,000
2017$779$45,000

History based on county public records data.

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Total Monthly Payment

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • PS 82

  • 230 Easton Ave

  • 0.83 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

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4
/10

  • PS 61 At 171

  • 1409 E Delavan Ave

  • 1.23 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

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3
/10

  • Cleveland Hill Elementary School

  • 105 Mapleview Rd

  • 1.37 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $14,576. Residents of Buffalo, NY typically earn less than $35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1257 Kensington Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1257 Kensington Ave property is $100,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1257 Kensington Ave is a house located in Buffalo, New York, 14215.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1257 Kensington Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,235 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1257 Kensington Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1257 Kensington Ave is 1,439 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1257 Kensington Ave is 1930.

Rocket Homes›New York›Erie County›Buffalo›14215›1257 Kensington Ave

This home is located at 1257 Kensington Ave in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14215 in the Kensington neighborhood. This 1,439 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 08, 2023 and is currently priced at $100,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Buffalo, NY there were more than 128 sold above asking price, over 84 sold below and more than 25 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Buffalo, NY decreased by 7.7% between February 2024 and March 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $227,140, while the average time on the real estate market was 30 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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