NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 Crystal Ave Buffalo, NY 14220

Hopkins-Tifft Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $170,000 - $274,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,920 Sq Ft
$110/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 20, 2012

Last sale price $59,900 $31 Per Sq Ft

Est. 254% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,183 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Woodwork
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storage
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of December 2012

Well maintained two unit. Convenient South Buffalo location: near shopping, bus lines, schools (public & private), cross city expressway, etc. Updates include vinyl siding, roof, furnaces, hot water tanks, replacement windows, flooring (ceramic & vinyl),carpeting. Kitchen appliances (gas stoves & refrigerators) included in both units. One year old washer. So much for a small price. Good deal for owner occupant(s) or invester(s). Schedule your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Jewett

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #40JE0821921 Listed on: 09/24/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Burt Foster

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #40FO1036644

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34x155
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Steel Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,920 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Storage
  • Washer
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • Rent includes snow removal, trash collection, water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-133-380-0003-053-000

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • Buffalo Crk Reservation Subdivision

Building Details

  • 2 Separate Gas Meters

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,270

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Rent Includes: Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: BUFFALO CRK RESERVATION
  • Directions: South Park Ave or Hopkins to Crystal
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum, Varies, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Duplex
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Frame, Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Two or More Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo
  • Ninth Grade High School: Other - See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-133-380-0003-053-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 34X155
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1270.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Other - See Remarks

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$212,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,205
Outstanding Balance
$110,933
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$101,147

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2012
Closed on
Dec 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Jewett
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Burt Foster
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$59,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.81%
Original Mortgage
$44,925
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$133,900 None Available
$59,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $127,205
Previous Owner $44,925
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/20/2012 12/20/12 Sold $59,900 0.0% $31 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2012 09/24/12 For Sale $59,900 -- $31 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $460 $198,000 $19,000 $179,000
2024 $460 $82,000 $7,900 $74,100
2023 $415 $82,000 $7,900 $74,100
2022 $412 $82,000 $7,900 $74,100
2021 $412 $82,000 $7,900 $74,100
2020 $411 $82,000 $7,900 $74,100
2019 $1,465 $53,400 $6,100 $47,300
2018 $1,379 $53,400 $6,100 $47,300
2017 $318 $53,400 $6,100 $47,300
2016 $1,300 $53,400 $6,100 $47,300
2015 -- $53,400 $6,100 $47,300
2014 -- $53,400 $6,100 $47,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Linda Jewett

    No Office Affiliation

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Burt Foster

    No Office Affiliation

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Map

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

MLS Number: B417005

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-133-380-0003-053-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14220 Hopkins-Tifft

156 Crystal Ave, Buffalo, NY

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