NOT LISTED FOR SALE

489 W Ferry St Buffalo, NY 14213

West Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $281,000 - $522,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 3, 2019

Last sale price $290,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,170 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Marble Flooring
  • Attic
  • City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park Rated A
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2019

Elegant & Beautifully preserved High Victorian detail throughout this home. Stained Glass Bay Windows,Leaded Glass Windows, Ornate Grand Staircase, Pocket Door, Fluted Columns, Massive Mahogany Wainscoting, Fireplace with Beautiful Mantle and Surround, Period Decorative Radiators, Hardwood Floors, Period Light Fixtures and Gleaming Millwork are just the beginning. Critical updates include new tear off Architectural Roof (2017); High Efficiency Boiler, Updated kitchen and bath; Fully insulated and some replacement windows. Private & protected outdoor space courtyard with Multi-Season potential. Perennial gardens, wide lot with 2+ car garage with direct, discreet access to home. Walking distance to Elmwood Village restaurants, shops & events. 24 Hour notice requested please.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Collins

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #40CO0950028 Listed on: 04/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Roberts

Listing by HUNT Real Estate Corporation License #10401259442

HUNT Real Estate Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,525

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 1,954 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x30
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Elmwood Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-099-360-0005-020-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,525

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

1,954 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1895
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood Village
  • Directions: Richmond to west on West Ferry
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique, Square Design, Victorian
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Other, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.0449
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Fully Fenced, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-099-360-0005-020-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X30
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1954.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2525.0
  • Tax Lot: 20

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2019
Closed on
Jun 24, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Collins
No Office Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Roberts
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.01%
Current Estimated Value
$387,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
0.0382%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2006
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
$77,000
Interest Rate
0.0616%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1995
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
$290,000 Eastern Abstract Of Ny Inc
$97,000 None Available
$65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $232,000
Previous Owner $77,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Sold $290,000 -3.0% $147 / Sq Ft
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2019 04/11/19 For Sale $299,000 -- $152 / 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 $914 $276,000 $13,000 $263,000
2024 $914 $163,000 $11,000 $152,000
2023 $826 $163,000 $11,000 $152,000
2022 $820 $163,000 $11,000 $152,000
2021 $820 $163,000 $11,000 $152,000
2020 $747 $163,000 $11,000 $152,000
2019 $2,661 $97,000 $3,500 $93,500
2018 $2,504 $97,000 $3,500 $93,500
2017 $577 $97,000 $3,500 $93,500
2016 $2,361 $97,000 $3,500 $93,500
2015 -- $97,000 $3,500 $93,500
2014 -- $97,000 $3,500 $93,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael Collins

    No Office Affiliation

    (716) 259-9859

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Michael Collins
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  • Elizabeth Roberts

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Elizabeth Roberts

    Hunt Real Estate

    (716) 440-1010

    1 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Roberts
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1184158

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-099-360-0005-020-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14213 West Side

489 W Ferry St, Buffalo, NY

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