NOT LISTED FOR SALE

171 Thistle Lea Buffalo, NY 14221

South Amherst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $390,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,485 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 04, 2020

Last sale price $245,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,252/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Partial Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • Smallwood Drive School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2020

Wonderful , meticulously-kept 3-bed, 1 ½ bath home conveniently located in Amherst. Lovely, inviting living room has plenty of windows and a wbfp to enjoy on chilly nights. Dining room is spacious for accommodating those special family occasions. Kitchen space is plentiful, all appliances stay & has eating area/bonus room currently being used as a play room. Possibilities for this bonus space are endless. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout grace this charming home. Covered porch, located off the kitchen, overlooks the fully fenced yard and patio area. Great spot for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoor space. Tear-off roof, furnace, AC and windows were all updated approximately 10-12 years ago. Call for your showing appointment today-you will be glad you did!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Wylie

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #10401217906 Listed on: 07/10/2020

No Office Affiliation

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Morgan

Listing by Perfect Place License #10301224460

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 9,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140 x 70
  • Fenced Yard
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Partial Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,485 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Smallwood Drive Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 142289-068-140-0009-025-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,632

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

9,800 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Additional Structures: Shed/Storage
  • NY Swis Code: Amherst-142289
  • Total Assessed Value: 170000
  • Foundation Description: Poured
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 140
  • Lot Dimension Front: 70
  • Lot Information: Neighborhood Street
  • Lot Number: 25
  • Lot Shape: Rectangular
  • Nearest Cross Street: Delamere
  • Number of Stories: 2.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 1088888.89
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 164.98
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 1017777.78
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 154.21
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • School Tax: 3456
  • Styles of Residence: 2 Story
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9800
  • Age of Building: 77
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Directions To Property: Sheridan Drive to Fenwick to Delamere to Thistle Lea
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1945

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Copper Plumbing - Some, Sump Pump
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry-Basement, Living Room, Porch - Open
  • Attic Description: Partial
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Eat-In, Formal Dining Room
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 3
  • Number of Fireplaces Not Repto Code: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Woodburning: 1
  • Number of 2nd Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of 1st Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 1485

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum/Steel
  • Additional Exterior Features: Cable TV Available, Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Garage Door Opener
  • Number of Acres: 0.2250

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Blacktop
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5000

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 142289-068-140-0009-025-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 5632

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School Name: Smallwood Drive
  • School District Name: Amherst

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2020
Closed on
Sep 1, 2020
Sold by
Roth Daniel R and Roth Karen
Bought by
Kotas Gabrielle R and Cline Eric M
Seller's Agent
Susan Wylie
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Morgan
Perfect Place
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
6.99%
Current Estimated Value
$339,862

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,862
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$219,196
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,666

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2007
Sold by
Vanderbles Michael J and Allen Amanda
Bought by
Cronin David J and Cronin Rebecca E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1998
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
Kotas Gabrielle R $260,000 None Available
Cronin David J $125,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kotas Gabrielle R $247,000
Previous Owner Cronin David J $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/04/2020 09/04/20 Sold $245,000 +7.0% $165 / Sq Ft
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2020 07/10/20 For Sale $229,000 +34.8% $154 / Sq Ft
11/13/2013 11/13/13 Sold $169,900 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/15/2013 09/15/13 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2013 09/03/13 For Sale $169,900 -- $114 / 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 $6,031 $275,000 $54,000 $221,000
2023 $6,099 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2022 $5,843 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2021 $5,837 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2020 $5,110 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2019 $5,012 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2018 $4,888 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2017 $1,732 $170,000 $24,300 $145,700
2016 $4,077 $129,500 $27,500 $102,000
2015 -- $129,500 $27,500 $102,000
2014 -- $129,500 $27,500 $102,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Susan Wylie

    No Office Affiliation

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  • Stephanie Morgan

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Stephanie Morgan

    Perfect Place

    (716) 866-8101

    1 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Stephanie Morgan
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  • Jennifer Nelson

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jennifer Nelson

    Real Broker NY LLC

    (716) 903-1395

    12 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Jennifer Nelson
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  • Jean A. Manders

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jean A. Manders

    Realty ONE Group Empower

    (716) 534-1495

    9 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Jean A. Manders
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1277891

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 142289-068-140-0009-025-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14221 South Amherst

171 Thistle Lea, Buffalo, NY

Not Listed for Sale

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