NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Via Foresta Ln Buffalo, NY 14221

East Amherst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $949,000 - $1,094,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,535 Sq Ft
$290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 22, 2015

Last sale price $545,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,096 / mo

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Country Parkway Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2015

Spectacular better than new custom 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. 9 foot ceilings & glorious hardwoods thru-out. Fabulous kit w/stunning cherry cabs, Corian counters & island & walk-in pantry. Sunroom overlooks huge treed private backyard, beautiful landscaping & large spacious patio w/awning. 2 story foyer, large bedrooms, wonderful closets & master suite w/fireplace, sitting area & new ultimate glamour bath. Lower level partially finished for your additional relaxation & entertaining. Great neighborhood, Williamsville schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Baker

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #30BA0310387 Listed on: 04/30/2015

No Office Affiliation

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Leone

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #30LE0876363

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,848

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 23,522 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96x239
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 3,535 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Country Parkway Elementary School
  • Transit Middle School
  • Williamsville East High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 142289-056-120-0006-002-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,848

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0.54 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Lot Features: Residential Lot, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Renaissance to Via Foresta
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Library, Pantry, Sliding Glass Door(s), Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Bath in Primary Bedroom
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.54
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Zoned, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Zoned, Forced Air, Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Williamsville
  • Ninth Grade High School: Williamsville East High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Transit Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 142289-056-120-0006-002-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 96X239
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14848.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Country Parkway Elementary

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,025,860

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2015
Closed on
Dec 17, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barbara Baker
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Leone
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-9.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0389%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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$545,000 Stewart Title Ins Co
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $417,000
Closed $8,729
Closed $400,000
Previous Owner $7,000
Previous Owner $322,700
Previous Owner $48,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/22/2015 12/22/15 Sold $545,000 -9.2% $154 / Sq Ft
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2015 04/30/15 For Sale $600,000 -- $170 / 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 $18,069 $884,500 $115,200 $769,300
2024 $18,069 $880,000 $115,200 $764,800
2023 $17,378 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2022 $16,771 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2021 $16,435 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2020 $16,066 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2019 $16,144 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2018 $15,491 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2017 $5,881 $545,000 $113,200 $431,800
2016 $15,325 $476,000 $103,800 $372,200
2015 -- $476,000 $103,800 $372,200
2014 -- $476,000 $103,800 $372,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Barbara Baker

    No Office Affiliation

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Joseph Leone

    No Office Affiliation

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

MLS Number: B473621

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 142289-056-120-0006-002-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14221 East Amherst

285 Via Foresta Ln, Buffalo, NY

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