NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Commonwealth Ave Buffalo, NY 14216

North Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $378,000 - $425,000

6 Beds
2 Baths
2,608 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 21, 2020

Last sale price $278,500 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,285 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Woodwork

About This Home

As of October 2020

This impeccable 3/3 double is everything you have been looking for in North Buffalo! Both Kitchens and Baths all redone, vinyl replacement windows, gorgeous refinished hardwood floors '17/'18, modern furnaces, updated circuit breakers, newer roof '10, vinyl siding '10, recent flooring '18, and even a beautiful Kohler awning to add to your summer enjoyment! Full walk up attic for plenty of storage or even expansion for more living space. Fully fenced yard boasts deck off the lower unit and a large shed for all your outdoor storage needs. Other Room Apartment #1(lower)is Sun Room. Both units show extremely well and appliances are also included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Bardak

Listing by HUNT Real Estate ERA License #30BA0841698 Listed on: 06/24/2020

HUNT Real Estate ERA

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Evans

Listing by Park Realty of WNY LLC License #10401327369

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 4,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34x125
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,608 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Awning

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 2 Separate Gas Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes water
  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-078-560-0003-017-000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,055

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

4,250 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Rent Includes: Water
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Hertel to Commonwealth, between Tacoma and Taunton.
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.0976
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Balcony, Deck, Fully Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • 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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-078-560-0003-017-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 34X125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4250.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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: 5055.0
  • Tax Lot: 17

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2020
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leslie Bardak
HUNT Real Estate ERA
Buyer's Agent
Greg Evans
Park Realty of WNY LLC
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$278,500
Premium/Discount to List
$28,600
11.44%
Current Estimated Value
$400,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$122,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$222,800
Outstanding Balance
$193,220
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$207,555

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,072
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
8.23%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in North Park, NY

  • Jennifer Nelson Real Estate Agent - Real Broker NY LLC

    Jennifer Nelson

    Real Broker NY LLC

    (716) 403-3089

    96 Total Sales

    13 in North Park

    $215K - $530K Price Range

    Jennifer Nelson
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  • Jessica Laurendi Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    Jessica Laurendi

    Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    (716) 403-2921

    184 Total Sales

    2 in North Park

    $165,000 Price Range

    Jessica Laurendi
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  • Jason Mears Real Estate Agent - WNY Metro Roberts Realty

    Jason Mears

    WNY Metro Roberts Realty

    (716) 477-3770

    35 Total Sales

    2 in North Park

    $470,000 Price Range

    Jason Mears
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  • Syed Rizvi Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty WNY

    Syed Rizvi

    Keller Williams Realty WNY

    (716) 589-4267

    210 Total Sales

    1 in North Park

    $215,500 Price

    Syed Rizvi
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  • Joseph Sciandra Real Estate Agent - Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC

    Joseph Sciandra

    Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC

    (716) 271-7606

    131 Total Sales

    10 in North Park

    $250K - $503K Price Range

    Joseph Sciandra
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  • Musa Alamari Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    Musa Alamari

    Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    (716) 403-2842

    148 Total Sales

    1 in North Park

    $860,000 Price

    Musa Alamari
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$278,500 None Available
$105,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $222,800
Previous Owner $103,072
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Sold $278,500 +11.4% $107 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Price Changed $249,900 -7.4% $96 / Sq Ft
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Price Changed $269,900 +8.0% $103 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $249,900 -- $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 $1,042 $354,000 $47,000 $307,000
2024 $1,042 $186,000 $31,600 $154,400
2023 $942 $186,000 $31,600 $154,400
2022 $935 $186,000 $31,600 $154,400
2021 $935 $186,000 $31,600 $154,400
2020 $808 $186,000 $31,600 $154,400
2019 $2,881 $105,000 $10,000 $95,000
2018 $2,711 $105,000 $10,000 $95,000
2017 $625 $105,000 $10,000 $95,000
2016 $2,239 $105,000 $10,000 $95,000
2015 -- $105,000 $10,000 $95,000
2014 -- $105,000 $10,000 $95,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Bardak Real Estate Agent - Hunt Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Leslie Bardak

    Hunt Real Estate

    (716) 998-8486

    32 Total Sales

    Leslie Bardak
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  • GE

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Greg Evans

    Park Realty of WNY LLC

    (716) 228-6219

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Greg Evans
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1274004

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-078-560-0003-017-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14216 North Park

253 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY

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