NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Shirley Ave Buffalo, NY 14215

University District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $152,119 - $165,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,232 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2015

Last sale price $33,000 $27 Per Sq Ft

Est. 380% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $839/month

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Country Kitchen
  • Partial Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • Forced Air Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2015

Starter home with affordable mortgage and low taxes *** Charming 2 story colonial right in the heart of the University District. Walk into character & appeal in the art fireplace w/ built in mirrored bookshelves. Newer architectural roof & updated electrical service w/100 amp panel, newer furnace, water tank . Plenty of cabinet & counter space in kit w/glass ceramic backsplash, newer vinyl floor, ceiling fans thruout, 3rd flr comes w/extra bonus rm, enclfront porch, formal din rm w/textured wall finish & vertical blinds, updated bath. OPEN TO OFFERS. New Water Line from street put in 2014!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Della Dickey

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10301216319 Listed on: 11/10/2014

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Pushpa Gunatilake

Listing by Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc. License #10311200587

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,045

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115 x 35
  • Fenced Yard
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Partial Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Attic
  • Security System Leased
  • Country Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-079-800-0001-016-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,045

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Age: 89
  • NY Swis Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Total Assessed Value: 41600
  • Foundation Description: Poured
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 115
  • Lot Dimension Front: 35
  • Lot Information: Neighborhood Street
  • Lot Shape: Rectangular
  • L P Per Acre: 494444.4400
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 36.1201
  • Nearest Cross Street: COMSTOCK
  • Number of Stories: 2.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 366666.67
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 26.79
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 494444.44
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 36.12
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • Regional Board Number: 6375
  • School Tax: 376
  • Sale Price List Price: 0.7415
  • S P Per Acre: 366666.6700
  • S P Per Sq Ft: 26.7900
  • Styles of Residence: 2 Story, Colonial
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Value Range Search Low Price: 44500.00
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Age of Building: 97
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Directions To Property: Comstock to Shirley
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Copper Plumbing - Some, Security System - Leased, Sump Pump
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room
  • Attic Description: Partial
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Floor Description: Tile-Some, Wall To Wall Carpet-Some
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Country Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 3
  • Number of Fireplaces Artificial: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Number of 2nd Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 1232

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Composition
  • Additional Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Number of Acres: 0.0900

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Concrete
  • Garage Description: No Garage

Utilities

  • Emergency Backup Systems: Sump Pump - Water Power
  • Heating Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hvac Type: Forced Air
  • Sewer Description: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater Fuel: Gas

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-079-800-0001-016-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 1045

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: Buffalo

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Current Estimated Value
$158,530

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2014
Closed on
Jun 3, 2015
Sold by
Smith Tamela
Bought by
Alauddin Asm
Seller's Agent
Della Dickey
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Pushpa Gunatilake
Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$47,700
Sold Price
$33,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,700
-30.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2004
Sold by
Smith Lenore
Bought by
Smith Tamela
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- $40,000 --
-- $40,000 --
Alauddin Asm $33,000 None Available
Smith Tamela -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Sold $33,000 -30.8% $27 / Sq Ft
04/21/2015 04/21/15 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2014 11/10/14 For Sale $47,700 -- $39 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

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 $280 $50,000 $6,300 $43,700
2023 $260 $50,000 $6,300 $43,700
2022 $251 $50,000 $6,300 $43,700
2021 $251 $50,000 $6,300 $43,700
2020 $320 $43,000 $6,300 $36,700
2019 $1,141 $41,600 $4,800 $36,800
2018 $1,074 $41,600 $4,800 $36,800
2017 $247 $41,600 $4,800 $36,800
2016 $1,013 $41,600 $4,800 $36,800
2015 -- $41,600 $4,800 $36,800
2014 -- $41,600 $4,800 $36,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Della Dickey

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Della Dickey

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 846-4890

    9 Total Sales

    Della Dickey
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  • Pushpa Gunatilake

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Pushpa Gunatilake

    Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.

    (716) 907-3046

    35 in this area

    347 Total Sales

    Pushpa Gunatilake
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Map

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

MLS Number: B464454

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-079-800-0001-016-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14215 University District

159 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY

Not Listed for Sale

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