NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Bird Ave Buffalo, NY 14213

Elmwood Bidwell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $249,000 - $609,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,075 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 19, 2013

Last sale price $260,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,767 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3 Car Garage

About This Home

As of August 2013

Beautifully renovated, extra large West Side two-family home with a 3 car garage, close to shops and restaurants. Interior features includes: stunning inlaid hardwood floors. 2 bedroom 1st floor apartment has original fireplace, large kitchen and large living space. 2nd and 3rd floor would appeal to buyers looking for a single family. It boasts 2 full bathrooms, new kitchen, air conditioning, and a 25' x 23' great room on the 3rd floor makes an amazing home office or playroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Kostek

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #10301201271 Listed on: 05/14/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Wood

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #10301201149

No Office Affiliation

Range of Values:

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,789

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x140
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,075 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 2 Separate Gas Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-088-680-0005-022-000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,789

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Rent Includes: Water
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Richmond to Bird
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.11
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Paved, Two or More Spaces

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo
  • Ninth Grade High School: Other - See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-088-680-0005-022-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 33X140
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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: 2789.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Other - See Remarks

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2013
Closed on
Aug 19, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lauren Kostek
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Susan Wood
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Current Estimated Value
$436,444

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,444
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1997
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Elmwood Bidwell, NY

  • Jerry Thompson Real Estate Agent - Century 21 North East

    Jerry Thompson

    Century 21 North East

    (716) 687-0473

    337 Total Sales

    2 in Elmwood Bidwell

    $175,000 Price Range

    Jerry Thompson
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  • David Serota Real Estate Agent - Serota Real Estate LLC

    David Serota

    Serota Real Estate LLC

    (716) 671-3079

    175 Total Sales

    2 in Elmwood Bidwell

    $440,000 Price Range

    David Serota
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  • Roseanne Driscoll Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    Roseanne Driscoll

    Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    (716) 274-6550

    40 Total Sales

    2 in Elmwood Bidwell

    $672,000 Price Range

    Roseanne Driscoll
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  • Jennifer Nelson Real Estate Agent - Real Broker NY LLC

    Jennifer Nelson

    Real Broker NY LLC

    (716) 403-3089

    97 Total Sales

    4 in Elmwood Bidwell

    $410K - $436K Price Range

    Jennifer Nelson
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  • Jessica Laurendi Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    Jessica Laurendi

    Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    (716) 403-2921

    185 Total Sales

    6 in Elmwood Bidwell

    $140K - $430K Price Range

    Jessica Laurendi
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  • Debbie Carpenter Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Zambito Realtors

    Debbie Carpenter

    Responds Quickly

    Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Zambito Realtors

    (716) 589-4245

    123 Total Sales

    2 in Elmwood Bidwell

    $350,000 Price Range

    Debbie Carpenter
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$260,000 None Available
$27,000 --
$27,000 --
$28,000 --
$80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $150,000
Previous Owner $52,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/19/2013 08/19/13 Sold $260,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
05/18/2013 05/18/13 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2013 05/14/13 For Sale $259,900 -- $85 / 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 $4,356 $371,000 $43,000 $328,000
2024 $1,939 $346,000 $22,700 $323,300
2023 $1,753 $346,000 $22,700 $323,300
2022 $1,740 $346,000 $22,700 $323,300
2021 $1,740 $346,000 $22,700 $323,300
2020 $839 $346,000 $22,700 $323,300
2019 $2,990 $109,000 $11,400 $97,600
2018 $2,814 $109,000 $11,400 $97,600
2017 $648 $109,000 $11,400 $97,600
2016 $2,337 $109,000 $11,400 $97,600
2015 -- $109,000 $11,400 $97,600
2014 -- $109,000 $11,400 $97,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Lauren Kostek

    No Office Affiliation

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Susan Wood

    No Office Affiliation

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Map

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

MLS Number: B429755

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-088-680-0005-022-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14213 Elmwood Bidwell

438 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY

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