Jenna Carman
Keller Williams Realty WNY
(716) 551-1989
79 Total Sales
4 in Upper West Side
$71K - $260K Price Range
261 Bird Ave Buffalo, NY 14213
Upper West Side NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $248,000 - $258,000
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,100
Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Property is near public transit
- Balcony
- City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
About This Home
As of February 2024Set way back from the road, this charming West Side home has everything you could ask for. The first floor has an open floor plan with refinished hardwood floors, lots of windows with great natural light, living/dining room area, kitchen with newer appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher), a nice amount of counter space and cabinetry & a double pantry with plenty of storage. There is also an extra large half bath on the first floor. The second floor consists of two bedrooms & a full bathroom with ceramic tile floors & an updated vanity & lighting. The larger bedroom has wall to wall carpet, a double closet, & a cute balcony overlooking the front yard. The 2nd bedroom has 2 nice-sized closets & gets a lot of natural light. The finished third floor has vaulted ceilings, a half bath, wall to wall carpet & 2 large closets. The large front yard is fully fenced, has a nice patio area, plenty of garden space & there is a long concrete driveway for lots of parking. Updates include: vinyl replacement windows, new roof 2018, furnace 2013, hot water tank 2022, new privacy fence 2023, pex and copper plumbing and newer circuit breaker box. Square footage includes finished third floor space
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Listing by Gurney Becker & Bourne Brokerage Phone: 716-435-0908 License #10401290363 Listed on: 12/26/2023
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,311
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 3,120 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 30x104
- Property is Fully Fenced
Home Design
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 1,100 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- No Garage
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Open Patio
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- PEX Plumbing
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Stevens Surv Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Assessor Parcel Number 140200-088-750-0002-001-000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 26, 2023
Closed on
Feb 14, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christian Reitler
Gurney Becker & Bourne
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Colao
HUNT Real Estate ERA
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
428
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,237
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 18, 2022
Closed on
Nov 11, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carmen Laurendi
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christian Reitler
Gurney Becker & Bourne
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
23.33%
Views
33
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.38%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $225,000 | None Available | ||
| $185,000 | None Available | ||
| $4,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2024 02/26/24 | Sold | $225,000 | 0.0% | $205 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/09/2024 01/09/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/26/2023 12/26/23 | For Sale | $224,900 | +21.6% | $204 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/29/2022 12/29/22 | Sold | $185,000 | +23.3% | $168 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/03/2022 10/03/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/18/2022 09/18/22 | For Sale | $150,000 | -- | $136 / 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 | $420 | $225,000 | $19,000 | $206,000 |
| 2024 | $420 | $75,000 | $6,000 | $69,000 |
| 2023 | $380 | $75,000 | $6,000 | $69,000 |
| 2022 | $377 | $75,000 | $6,000 | $69,000 |
| 2021 | $377 | $75,000 | $6,000 | $69,000 |
| 2020 | $77 | $99,000 | $6,000 | $93,000 |
| 2019 | $274 | $10,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| 2018 | $258 | $10,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| 2017 | $59 | $10,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| 2016 | $243 | $10,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $10,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $10,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Christian Reitler
Seller's Agent in 2024
Christian Reitler
Gurney Becker & Bourne
(716) 435-0908
3 in this area
126 Total Sales
-
Samuel Colao
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Samuel Colao
Hunt Real Estate
(716) 534-1507
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
-
Carmen Laurendi
Seller's Agent in 2022
Carmen Laurendi
Howard Hanna
(716) 622-7660
5 in this area
420 Total Sales
-
James Mack
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022
James Mack
Gurney Becker & Bourne
(716) 445-5314
1 in this area
122 Total Sales
Map
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)
MLS Number: B1514606
APN: 140200-088-750-0002-001-000
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