$200,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2026

281 Michael Ave Buffalo, NY 14212

Sloan Area
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 12, 2026

$190 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2026

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch nestled on a spacious, deep lot in the desirable Sloan area! This beautifully maintained home features a classic living and dining combination perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry and a functional kitchen. Step outside to your partially fenced backyard oasis, featuring a lovely concrete patio, a gazebo, and a detached garage plus a shed for extra storage. Complete with central air, this move-in-ready home is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Hirsch

Listing by HUNT Real Estate ERA Brokerage Phone: 716-472-3001 License #10301221378 Listed on: 06/03/2026

HUNT Real Estate ERA

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Sokody

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10301212761

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,652

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x179
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Assessor Parcel Number 143001-112-280-0003-042-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,652

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Attribution Contact: 716-472-3001
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Flooring: Laminate, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: 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: Cheektowaga-Sloan

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 143001-112-280-0003-042-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X179
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4652.0
  • Tax Lot: 42

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2024
Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Kyle Kowal and Smith Cara L
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Bostaph
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Ryan
Serota Real Estate LLC
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.94%
Views
103

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Kowal Kyle E
Bought by
Kowal Kyle E and Smith Cara L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Granite Falls Concepts Inc
Bought by
Kowal Kyle E
Seller's Agent
Renee J. Moran
Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Castillo
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%
Original Mortgage
$3,600
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Beyer David W and Estate Of Ermelinde Cocco
Bought by
Granite Falls Concepts Inc
Seller's Agent
Judith Colvin
Century 21 North East
Buyer's Agent
Renee J. Moran
Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-12.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
238.70%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $175,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $120,000 None Available
Executors Deed $35,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $3,600 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $116,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/12/2026 08/12/26 Sold $200,000 +5.3% $190 / Sq Ft
06/12/2026 06/12/26 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2026 06/09/26 For Sale $189,900 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
06/08/2026 06/08/26 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2026 06/03/26 For Sale $189,900 +8.5% $181 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Sold $175,000 +2.9% $167 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2024 07/09/24 For Sale $170,000 +41.7% $162 / Sq Ft
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Sold $120,000 +9.1% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2020 07/26/20 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 For Sale $110,000 +214.3% $105 / Sq Ft
10/10/2019 10/10/19 Sold $35,000 -12.5% $33 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/07/2019 09/07/19 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2019 09/05/19 For Sale $40,000 -- $38 / 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 $1,360 $125,000 $14,000 $111,000
2024 $4,620 $125,000 $14,000 $111,000
2023 $4,443 $125,000 $14,000 $111,000
2022 $4,351 $125,000 $14,000 $111,000
2021 $3,546 $109,000 $14,000 $95,000
2020 $2,605 $50,000 $12,000 $38,000
2019 $967 $50,000 $12,000 $38,000
2018 $1,889 $50,000 $12,000 $38,000
2017 $428 $50,000 $12,000 $38,000
2016 $1,032 $50,000 $12,000 $38,000
2015 -- $56,900 $9,700 $47,200
2014 -- $56,900 $9,700 $47,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: B1686602

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 143001-112-280-0003-042-000

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