NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Downing St Buffalo, NY 14220

South Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $220,203 - $237,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,036 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 4, 2012

Last sale price $90,500 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 152% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,275 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2012

..........WOW .... very nice South Buffalo 3 bedroom ....large Formal dining room......hardwood floors under spacious living room ..... all vinyl sided ... large rec room with 1/2 bath in full poured basment .....ceramic full bath ..... comfy kitchen ... detached garage ...good windows.... excellent closet space.. .appliances negotiable Excellent Neighborhood ...easy to own .... and ready to go !!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Gertis

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #30GE0714023 Listed on: 01/02/2012

Co-Listed By

Elaine Cipolla

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #30CI0280745

Last Buyer's Agent

David Schultz

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10301214118

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x115
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,036 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Free-Standing Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-133-730-0005-027-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,902

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NOAF
  • Co List Office Phone: (716) 636-9000
  • Directions: *********** Mckinley Parkway to Downing ***
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.09
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fence
  • Foundation Details: Poured

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

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: Buffalo
  • Ninth Grade High School: Other - See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-133-730-0005-027-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X115
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1902.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Other - See Remarks

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2012
Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
Jurkiw Terkla
Bought by
Docherty John and Docherty Joanne R
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Gertis
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
David Schultz
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$90,500
Premium/Discount to List
$600
0.67%
Current Estimated Value
$227,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,234
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$88,205
Outstanding Balance
$60,805
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$166,929
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
Docherty John $90,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Docherty John $88,205
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/04/2012 04/04/12 Sold $90,500 +0.7% $87 / Sq Ft
01/18/2012 01/18/12 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2012 01/02/12 For Sale $89,900 -- $87 / 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
2025 -- $187,000 $28,000 $159,000
2024 $706 $126,000 $15,800 $110,200
2023 $638 $126,000 $15,800 $110,200
2022 $634 $126,000 $15,800 $110,200
2021 $634 $126,000 $15,800 $110,200
2020 $627 $126,000 $15,800 $110,200
2019 $2,236 $81,500 $6,300 $75,200
2018 $2,104 $81,500 $6,300 $75,200
2017 $485 $81,500 $6,300 $75,200
2016 $1,667 $81,500 $6,300 $75,200
2015 -- $81,500 $6,300 $75,200
2014 -- $81,500 $6,300 $75,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jeffrey Gertis

    No Office Affiliation

  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Elaine Cipolla

    No Office Affiliation

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    David Schultz

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 228-4841

    47 Total Sales

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

MLS Number: B399758

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-133-730-0005-027-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14220 South Park

256 Downing St, Buffalo, NY

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