NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 University Ave Buffalo, NY 14214

University Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $423,000 - $520,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,391 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2020

Last sale price $394,900 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,710/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to University
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Wood Flooring
  • Old Style Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Templeton Park

About This Home

As of May 2020

Welcome to 31 University Ave. Historic home beautifully updated to modern living standards. 4 Bedrooms three full bathrooms, 2 half baths, beautifully updated kitchen with granite counters. Master suite has a jetted tub along with a standing shower and double vanities. New roof installed 2012 with 40yr architectural shingles. Original woodwork and stained glass windows in the foyer. ***Words do not do this home justice. Must See***.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pushpa Gunatilake

Listing by Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc. License #10311200587 Listed on: 02/11/2020

Co-Listed By

Sugath Liyanage

Listing by Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc. License #10301217718

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Pfeiffer

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #10301216058

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121 x 40
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Old Style Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,391 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Full Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Property is near a bus stop

Community Details

  • Holland Land Company Community
  • Holland Land Company Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-079-470-0002-016-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,141

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Accessibility: 32 Inch Doors - some
  • NY Swis Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Total Assessed Value: 201600
  • Foundation Description: Poured
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 121
  • Lot Dimension Front: 40
  • Lot Information: Near Bus Line, Neighborhood Street
  • Lot Number: 16
  • Nearest Cross Street: Main St
  • Number of Stories: 2.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 3554455.45
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 165.16
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 3554455.45
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 165.16
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingles
  • School Tax: 1769
  • Styles of Residence: Historic, Old Style
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4840
  • Age of Building: 122
  • Garage Amenities: Electrical Service
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Directions To Property: Main to University, OR Kenmore to University
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: Holland Land Company
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Circuit Breakers - Some, Copper Plumbing - Some, Natural Woodwork - some, Stained Glass - Some, Sump Pump, Whirlpool Tub
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den/Study, Foyer/Entry Hall, Laundry-1st Floor, Living Room, Master Bedroom Bath, Porch - Open
  • Attic Description: Finished, Full, Stair Access
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Floor Description: Ceramic-Some, Hardwood-Some, Tile-Some, Wall To Wall Carpet-Some
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Freestanding, Oven/Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Formal Dining Room, Granite Counter
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 3
  • Number of Bedrooms 3rd Floor: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Gas: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Number of 1st Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of 2nd Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of 3rd Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Half Bathrooms in the Basement: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 15
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Sq Ft: 2391

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Wood
  • Additional Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Garage Door Opener, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Number of Acres: 0.1111

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Concrete
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2.0000

Utilities

  • Emergency Backup Systems: Panel Connection for Generator, Generator - Permanent
  • Heating Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hvac Type: AC Unit-Wall, AC-Central, Multi-Zone, Programmable Thermostat, Radiant, Steam
  • Sewer Description: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: Buffalo

Green Features

  • Energystar: Appliances, Windows

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-079-470-0002-016-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 5141

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: Buffalo

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2020
Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Begum Rehena
Bought by
Oliver John Michael and Oliver Cassandra Lynn
Seller's Agent
Pushpa Gunatilake
Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jenny Pfeiffer
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$394,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.25%
Current Estimated Value
$477,699

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.67%
Original Mortgage
$383,000
Outstanding Balance
$343,081
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,618

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2018
Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Forbes Susan B
Bought by
Begum Rehena
Seller's Agent
Patricia Powers-Scott
PowerHouse Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pushpa Gunatilake
Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-11.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Marciano Joseph S
Bought by
Forbes Susan B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Oliver John Michael $394,900 None Available
Oliver John Michael $394,900 None Available
Begum Rehena $355,000 None Available
Begum Rehena $355,000 None Available
Forbes Susan B $180,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oliver John Michael $383,000
Closed Oliver John Michael $383,000
Previous Owner Forbes Susan B $24,000
Previous Owner Forbes Susan B $160,000
Previous Owner Forbes Susan B $5,846
Previous Owner Forbes Susan B $162,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $394,900 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
03/10/2020 03/10/20 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Price Changed $394,900 -1.3% $165 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 For Sale $399,900 +12.6% $167 / Sq Ft
12/10/2018 12/10/18 Sold $355,000 -8.5% $148 / Sq Ft
10/25/2018 10/25/18 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Price Changed $388,000 -3.0% $162 / Sq Ft
08/10/2018 08/10/18 For Sale $399,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,140 $225,000 $39,400 $185,600
2023 $1,140 $225,000 $39,400 $185,600
2022 $1,131 $225,000 $39,400 $185,600
2021 $1,131 $225,000 $39,400 $185,600
2020 $1,552 $225,000 $39,400 $185,600
2019 $5,531 $201,600 $13,500 $188,100
2018 $5,205 $201,600 $13,500 $188,100
2017 $1,199 $201,600 $13,500 $188,100
2016 $4,591 $201,600 $13,500 $188,100
2015 -- $201,600 $13,500 $188,100
2014 -- $201,600 $13,500 $188,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pushpa Gunatilake

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Pushpa Gunatilake

    Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.

    (716) 907-3046

    4 in this area

    391 Total Sales

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  • Sugath Liyanage

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Sugath Liyanage

    Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.

    (716) 689-7250

    3 in this area

    260 Total Sales

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  • Jenny Pfeiffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jenny Pfeiffer

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 523-6693

    1 in this area

    172 Total Sales

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  • Patricia Powers-Scott

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Patricia Powers-Scott

    PowerHouse Real Estate

    (716) 903-2315

    98 Total Sales

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Map

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

MLS Number: B1249995

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-079-470-0002-016-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14214 University Heights

31 University Ave, Buffalo, NY

This home is located at 31 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 since 11 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $477,699, approximately $199 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 31 University Ave is a home located in Erie County with nearby schools including Buffalo United Charter School, St. Joseph University School, and St. Benedict School.

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