NOT LISTED FOR SALE

161 Oconnell Ave Buffalo, NY 14204

First Ward Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $236,000 - $267,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 10, 2025

Last sale price $245,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,353/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Open Patio
  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

Don't miss this gem just steps from downtown Buffalo! This beautifully updated single-family home offers the perfect blend of charm and modern comfort. Inside, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, all meticulously maintained by the owner. Step onto the all-vinyl front porch and into a welcoming living room that flows into an open, eat-in kitchen, complete with sliding glass doors leading to a concrete patio. The versatile garage space is perfect for entertaining, lounging, or secure parking. With countless updates throughout, this Buffalo treasure is ready to be your next home. Check out the attached list of upgrades for all the details! Join us for an open house this Saturday 11/9 from 1pm-3pm. Offers due Thursday 11/14 at 12pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carissa Sutter

Listing by Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC Brokerage Phone: 716-603-3861 License #10401317036 Listed on: 11/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Caitlin Coder

Listing by Schneider Real Estate Services LLC License #10401305847

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,886

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-122-480-0004-008-100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,886

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Attribution Contact: 716-603-3861
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: O'Connell
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.1148
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fully Fenced, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Heated Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-122-480-0004-008-100
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1886.0
  • Tax Lot: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2024
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Dunbar Jeffrey B and Dunbar Kathleen Granchelli
Bought by
Granchelli Kathleen and Granchell Richard
Seller's Agent
Carissa Sutter
Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Coder
Schneider Real Estate Services LLC
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4.26%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$255,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Forsyth David A and Estate Of Loretta J Pike
Bought by
Forsyth David A and Parker Francis W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1997
Sold by
Old 1St Ward Community Associa
Bought by
Pike Loretta J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1997
Sold by
City Of Buffalo Urban Ren Ewal
Bought by
Old First Ward Community Assoc
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
Granchelli Kathleen $245,000 None Available
Granchelli Kathleen $245,000 None Available
Granchelli Kathleen $245,000 None Available
Forsyth David A $120,000 None Available
Forsyth David A $120,000 None Available
Pike Loretta J $78,900 --
Pike Loretta J $78,900 --
Old First Ward Community Assoc $1,000 --
Old First Ward Community Assoc $1,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Forsyth David A $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $245,000 +4.3% $199 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $235,000 -- $191 / 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 $163 $116,000 $3,100 $112,900
2023 $323 $116,000 $3,100 $112,900
2022 $333 $116,000 $3,100 $112,900
2021 $333 $116,000 $3,100 $112,900
2020 $500 $116,000 $3,100 $112,900
2019 $1,783 $65,000 $6,300 $58,700
2018 $1,678 $65,000 $6,300 $58,700
2017 $387 $65,000 $6,300 $58,700
2016 $1,266 $65,000 $6,300 $58,700
2015 -- $65,000 $6,300 $58,700
2014 -- $65,000 $6,300 $58,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carissa Sutter

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Carissa Sutter

    Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC

    (716) 603-3861

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Carissa Sutter
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  • Caitlin Coder

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Caitlin Coder

    Schneider Real Estate Services LLC

    (716) 548-0267

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Caitlin Coder
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1575466

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-122-480-0004-008-100

New York Erie County Buffalo 14204 First Ward

161 Oconnell Ave, Buffalo, NY

Not Listed for Sale

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