$215,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2026

181 Knowlton Ave Buffalo, NY 14217

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,557 Sq Ft
4,238 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2026

$138 Per Sq Ft

43% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Separate Formal Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

This charming 3 bed cape has major potential, a diamond in the rough, surrounded by higher priced homes! Maintenance free exterior. Front porch/ welcoming foyer/ natural wood work/ living room/ brick art fireplace with build in bookcases with an extended sunroom, French doors are currently in the attic/ gracious formal dining rm/eat in kit/stove stays/ first floor two bedrooms, full bath. Second floor third bed with spacious walk in attic could be possible additional living space/ two car garage with concrete driveway. Well located in the heart of the village of Kenmore showings begin immediately!! Offers to be reviewed, Thursday, 4/30/26 by 12:00 noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pattie Smith

Listing by MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc. Brokerage Phone: 716-867-9521 License #40SM0564783 Listed on: 04/24/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Bowes

Listing by HUNT Real Estate Corporation License #10401345723

HUNT Real Estate Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,046

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,238 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x105
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,557 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
  • Herbert Hoover Middle School
  • Kenmore West Senior High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 146401-078-240-0005-008-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,046

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

4,238 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Attribution Contact: 716-867-9521
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Colvin or Delaware Ave to Knowlton Ave
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.0973
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fence
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • 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: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District
  • Ninth Grade High School: Kenmore West Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Herbert Hoover Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146401-078-240-0005-008-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4238.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6046.0
  • Tax Lot: 8

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Charles A Lindbergh Elementary

Ownership History

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Purchase Details

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Jul 14, 2020
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2026 05/27/26 Sold $215,000 +43.4% $138 / Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $149,900 -- $96 / 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 $1,185 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2024 $7,562 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2023 $6,222 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2022 $6,074 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2021 $3,634 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2020 $3,412 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2019 $1,919 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2018 $3,458 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2017 $802 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2016 $3,237 $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2015 -- $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
2014 -- $48,400 $6,700 $41,700
Source: Public Records

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

MLS Number: B1675959

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 146401-078-240-0005-008-000

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