$279,900
SOLD SEP 26, 2025
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,630 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to 261 Fairfield Ave. This beautifully maintained cape cod is truly move in ready. The bright and airy kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a butcher block island, spacious eating area and updated lighting fixtures. The generously sized living room offers an abundance of natural light and a fabulous full wall of built ins. Two generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the first floor. Make your way upstairs where you will find an oversized third bedroom and a fourth bedroom that has been repurposed into a massive walk in closet with dressing area (could easily be converted back to a 4th bedroom). This property features hardwood floors throughout, newer windows, roof and mechanics, updated electric and plumbing. Additional features include a 2 car detached garage, large patio, partially fenced yard and green space. A true gem! Showings begin immediately.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holli Draves

Listing by HUNT Real Estate Corporation Brokerage Phone: 716-474-5766 License #10401281750 Listed on: 07/15/2025

HUNT Real Estate Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Giavanna Rossi

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10401356631

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,737

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x125
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,630 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • PEX Plumbing
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 146489-067-770-0002-021-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,737

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

5,250 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Attribution Contact: 716-474-5766
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Decatur Rd to Fairfield Ave
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Two Story
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.13
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, PEX Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146489-067-770-0002-021-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 42X125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5250.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5737.0
  • Tax Lot: 21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Harvey Christopher and Rutowski Katherine T
Bought by
Boyle Sarah Catherine
Seller's Agent
Holli Draves
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Giavanna Rossi
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$274,127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.82%
Original Mortgage
$223,920
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2018
Closed on
Oct 24, 2018
Sold by
Bnt Development Llc
Bought by
Rutowski Katherine T and Harvey Christopher
Seller's Agent
Matt Quagliano
Buffalo Home Sellers LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jason Beck
Brixwood LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$168,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$135,120
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2018
Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Insource East Properties Inc
Bought by
Bnt Development Llc
Seller's Agent
Lindsay Jupin
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Brian Szkatulski
Danahy Real Estate
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$79,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
310.55%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2017
Closed on
Dec 14, 2017
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and The Bank Of New York
Bought by
Insurance East Properties Inc
Seller's Agent
Lindsay Jupin
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
UNKNOWN SELLING AGENT
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$60,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,400
-53.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
204.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Toney Nancy E and Miller James E
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and Jpmorgan Chase Bank
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $279,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Deed $168,900 None Available
Warranty Deed $79,900 None Available
Deed $63,525 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $107,021 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $223,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,120 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $279,900 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $279,900 +65.7% $172 / Sq Ft
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Sold $168,900 -0.6% $104 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/21/2018 08/21/18 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2018 08/08/18 For Sale $169,900 +112.6% $104 / Sq Ft
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Sold $79,900 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Sale $79,900 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft
03/09/2018 03/09/18 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2018 03/01/18 Price Changed $79,900 -11.1% $49 / Sq Ft
02/22/2018 02/22/18 For Sale $89,900 -30.8% $55 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 For Sale $129,900 +114.7% $80 / Sq Ft
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Sold $60,500 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/31/2017 10/31/17 Off Market $60,500 -- --
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Price Changed $129,900 -7.1% $80 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Price Changed $139,900 -3.5% $86 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Price Changed $144,900 -3.4% $89 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 For Sale $150,000 -- $92 / 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 $6,716 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2023 $6,556 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2022 $6,182 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2021 $6,160 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2020 $5,215 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2019 $5,093 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2018 $5,067 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2017 $2,461 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2016 $4,655 $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2015 -- $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
2014 -- $53,400 $7,700 $45,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: B1622415

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 146489-067-770-0002-021-000

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