NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12 Commonwealth Ave Buffalo, NY 14216

North Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $334,000 - $690,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,978 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2022

Last sale price $530,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,808/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Full Attic
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Old Style Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2022

Welcome to 12 Commonwealth. With 2,978 square feet of living space, this home has all the features you want that are so hard to find in a North Buffalo home. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a formal living room plus a 2nd floor family room, 2nd floor laundry, a Master Suite, and all while being tastefully maintained and updated throughout. Outside you have 3 outdoor spaces and a beautiful 2 car garage, and of course, you're right down the street from Hertel Avenue. It's not just the cosmetics that are impressive, all the major items are in excellent shape too. **Replacement windows throughout, Pex Plumbing, spray foam insulation in the attic, high efficiency furnace with A/C, Tankless hot water, and they even have a Pot Filler Faucet in the kitchen! This house is truly remarkable. **Showings begin by appointment on Friday March 4th. **No Negotiations until Tuesday March 8th at 1pm**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Sorrentino Jr

Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY License #40SO1107100 Listed on: 02/28/2022

Keller Williams Realty WNY

Last Buyer's Agent

TJ Miller

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10301201292

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130 x 35

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Old Style Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,978 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Full Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-078-720-0002-027-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,118

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • NY Swis Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Total Assessed Value: 209000
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 130
  • Lot Dimension Front: 35
  • Lot Information: Neighborhood Street
  • Lot Number: 27
  • Nearest Cross Street: Linden
  • Number of Stories: 2.5000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 5071770.33
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 177.97
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 4113875.60
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 144.36
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • School Tax: 982
  • Styles of Residence: 2 Story, Old Style
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4550
  • Age of Building: 97
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2978
  • Directions To Property: Commonwealth Between Linden and Hertel
  • Sq Ft Total Pub: 2978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Additional Rooms: 1st Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry-2nd Floor
  • Attic Description: Full, Stair Access
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Floor Description: Hardwood-Some, Vinyl-Some
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Number of Bedrooms 1st Floor: 1
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 3
  • Number of Fireplaces Artificial: 2
  • Number of Fireplaces Total Calculated: 2
  • Number of 1st Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of 2nd Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Sq Ft: 2978

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl
  • Number of Acres: 0.1045

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Concrete
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2.0000

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hvac Type: AC-Central, Forced Air
  • Sewer Description: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater Fuel: Tankless

Schools

  • School District: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-078-720-0002-027-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 3118

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: Buffalo

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2022
Closed on
May 19, 2022
Sold by
Losi John and Losi Sarah
Bought by
Potter Daniel G and Potter Chelsea R
Seller's Agent
Joe Sorrentino Jr
Keller Williams Realty WNY
Buyer's Agent
TJ Miller
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,100
23.28%
Current Estimated Value
$516,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,279
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.74%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Outstanding Balance
$402,282
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$114,439

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2017
Closed on
May 18, 2017
Sold by
Donahue Mark H and Gordon Patricia A
Bought by
Losi John and Penna Sarah
Seller's Agent
Joan Strong
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Downs
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-13.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.18%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2012
Closed on
Jan 10, 2013
Sold by
Grenier Rhonda and Estate Of Allan Wolchok
Bought by
Donahue Mark J and Gordon Patricia A
Seller's Agent
Judith Rosenbaum
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joan Strong
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.84%
Original Mortgage
$109,500
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1997
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Potter Daniel G $530,000 First American Mortgage Sln
Losi John $220,000 None Available
Donahue Mark J $146,000 None Available
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Potter Daniel G $424,000
Previous Owner Donahue Mark J $109,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Sold $530,000 +23.3% $178 / Sq Ft
03/08/2022 03/08/22 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2022 02/28/22 For Sale $429,900 +95.4% $144 / Sq Ft
05/24/2017 05/24/17 Sold $220,000 -6.3% $74 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2017 03/26/17 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2017 03/21/17 Price Changed $234,900 -4.1% $79 / Sq Ft
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Price Changed $244,900 -3.9% $82 / Sq Ft
02/22/2017 02/22/17 For Sale $254,900 +74.6% $86 / Sq Ft
01/11/2013 01/11/13 Sold $146,000 -2.6% $49 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/03/2012 11/03/12 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2012 10/15/12 For Sale $149,900 -- $50 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,171 $209,000 $33,300 $175,700
2023 $1,059 $209,000 $33,300 $175,700
2022 $1,051 $209,000 $33,300 $175,700
2021 $1,051 $209,000 $33,300 $175,700
2020 $893 $209,000 $33,300 $175,700
2019 $3,183 $116,000 $10,400 $105,600
2018 $2,995 $116,000 $10,400 $105,600
2014 -- $116,000 $10,400 $105,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Sorrentino Jr

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joe Sorrentino Jr

    Keller Williams Realty WNY

    (716) 207-2994

    13 in this area

    211 Total Sales

    Joe Sorrentino Jr
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  • TJ Miller

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    TJ Miller

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 603-5454

    2 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    TJ Miller
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Joan Strong

    No Office Affiliation

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Timothy Downs

    No Office Affiliation

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  • Judith Rosenbaum

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Judith Rosenbaum

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 400-2427

    16 Total Sales

    Judith Rosenbaum
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Map

Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

MLS Number: B1390741

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-078-720-0002-027-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14216 North Park

12 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY

This home is located at 12 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 since 28 February 2022 and is currently estimated at $516,721, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 12 Commonwealth Ave is a home located in Erie County with nearby schools including Tapestry Charter School, St Mark Elementary School, and Nichols School.

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