NOT LISTED FOR SALE

437 Forest Ave Buffalo, NY 14213

Elmwood Bidwell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $203,000 - $251,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,818 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 9, 2023

Last sale price $185,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,255 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Tile Flooring
  • Rectangular Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of August 2023

Welcome to 437 Forest! This two-family home is steps aways from the Richardson Olmsted Campus, Buff State and Elmwood Ave. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath complete with a spacious front porch. Upon entering the lower unit you are greeted by a spacious formal dining room, sizable bedroom with built-in shelving and full bath. The front portion of the unit has the second bedroom and large living room complete with fireplace (NRTC) and mantle. The roomy kitchen features oak cabinets with access to the backyard and full basement. The upper unit has a large living room, hallway to the full bath, two bedrooms and eat-in kitchen. The newer concrete driveway offers plenty of off-street parking with access to the large backyard and shed. All appliances included with the sale but are as is. Updates include: Tear off roof (2013), replaced sewer line to street (2023), sump pump (2021), lower HWT (2018), carpet in upper unit (2017) & newer front staircase. Front lawn will be reseeded by sewer repair company in late June. Showings start Fri, 5/19 at 9 am. The deadline for offers is Tues, 5/23 at noon. Come make this home or add another investment property in your portfolio today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Britt Konczyk

Listing by MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc. Brokerage Phone: 716-955-0284 License #10301217339 Listed on: 05/17/2023

MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Platt

Listing by Irish Jones Realty License #10401343088

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,718 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x140
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,818 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 2 Separate Gas Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes trash collection, water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-088-680-0005-006-000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,178

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

4,718 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Rent Includes: Trash Collection, Water
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Attribution Contact: 716-955-0284
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Main Thoroughfare
  • Directions: On Forest between Tremont and Abbottsford across from the Richardson Olmsted Campus.
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.11
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Two or More Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-088-680-0005-006-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 33X140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4718.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Residential 2 Unit

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2178.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2023
Closed on
Sep 30, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Britt Konczyk
MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Platt
Irish Jones Realty
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
12.19%
Views
147
Current Estimated Value
$221,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2023
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Britt Konczyk
MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Platt
Irish Jones Realty
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
12.19%
Views
147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,750
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,600
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1998
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
-- None Available
$185,000 None Available
$56,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
$37,000 None Available
$45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $138,750
Previous Owner $47,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Sold $185,000 +12.2% $102 / Sq Ft
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $164,900 -- $91 / 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 $723 $187,000 $24,000 $163,000
2024 $723 $129,000 $6,800 $122,200
2023 $670 $129,000 $6,800 $122,200
2022 $649 $129,000 $6,800 $122,200
2021 $649 $129,000 $6,800 $122,200
2020 $416 $129,000 $6,800 $122,200
2019 $1,482 $54,000 $4,900 $49,100
2018 $1,394 $54,000 $4,900 $49,100
2017 $321 $54,000 $4,900 $49,100
2016 $998 $54,000 $4,900 $49,100
2015 -- $54,000 $4,900 $49,100
2014 -- $54,000 $4,900 $49,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Britt Konczyk

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Britt Konczyk

    MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.

    (716) 955-0284

    6 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Britt Konczyk
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  • Chris Platt

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Chris Platt

    Irish Jones Realty

    (315) 832-2509

    7 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Chris Platt
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1471647

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-088-680-0005-006-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14213 Elmwood Bidwell

437 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY

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