$555,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2019
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,611 Sq Ft
5,786 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Full Attic
  • Great Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2025

521 Ashland Ave. Stunning Elmwood Village Colonial on a significant yard. The exterior is restored wood and shingle, the driveway is newer concrete and there is a professionally landscaped backyard. Gracious foyer w/ staircase opens to big living & dining rooms, w/ flawless walls, recessed lighting, a grand fireplace, updated windows & leaded glass. The dining room opens to a substantial, new kitchen, loaded w/ cabinets, granite counters, an island and highest quality appliances. New hardwood floors throughout. Four big bedrooms and a den on the 2nd floor include a master suite, encompassing the width of the house. 1.5 New bathrooms, with a walk in shower, claw leg tub. Historically restored back porch. Plumbing & electric new throughout, tankless hot water and filtration. Starts Aug 3

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Quagliano

Listing by Buffalo Home Sellers LLC License #40QU0743308 Listed on: 07/28/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Pulinski

Listing by Century 21 North East License #10401300368

Century 21 North East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,278

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,786 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140 x 35
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,611 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Full Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Elmwood Village Community
  • Elmwood Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-100-210-0003-029-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,278

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Additional Structures: Shed/Storage
  • NY Swis Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Total Assessed Value: 175000
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 140
  • Lot Dimension Front: 35
  • Lot Information: Near Bus Line
  • Lot Number: 29
  • Nearest Cross Street: Lafayette
  • Number of Stories: 2.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 4179216.87
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 212.56
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 4216867.47
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 214.48
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Styles of Residence: Colonial
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5786
  • Age of Building: 122
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Directions To Property: From W. Ferry to Ashland, right at Lafayette
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: Elmwood Village
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Additional Interior Features: Circuit Breakers - Some
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Study, Florida/Sun Room- Unheated, Foyer/Entry Hall, Great Room, Living Room, Porch - Enclosed, Workshop
  • Attic Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Floor Description: Hardwood-Some
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Eat-In, Formal Dining Room
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 4
  • Number of Fireplaces Gas: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Not Repto Code: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Number of 2nd Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of 1st Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Sq Ft: 2611

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood
  • Additional Exterior Features: Cable TV Available, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Number of Acres: 0.1328

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Concrete
  • Garage Description: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hvac Type: Hot Water
  • Sewer Description: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-100-210-0003-029-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 4278

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: Buffalo

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2024
Closed on
Apr 1, 2025
Sold by
Wall Megan Ann
Bought by
Lepir Janae and Allison John
Seller's Agent
Vienna Laurendi
Howard Hanna WNY Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Hirsch
716 Realty Group WNY LLC
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-6.15%
Views
144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
108.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
Nelson Jacob Arnold
Bought by
Wall Megan Ann

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2019
Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Besecker Christine A and Besecker Ryan A
Bought by
Nelson Jacob Arnold and Wall Megan Ann
Seller's Agent
Matt Quagliano
Buffalo Home Sellers LLC
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Pulinski
Century 21 North East
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,100
18.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2012
Sold by
Zilbauer Christine A and Besecker Christine A
Bought by
Besecker Ryan A and Besecker Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,124
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2007
Sold by
Klemm Cameron
Bought by
Zilbauer Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,930
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2004
Sold by
Duggan Matthew J
Bought by
Fuchs Gloria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Kulsales Katherine
Bought by
O'Brien Colleen
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $610,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $555,000 Stewart Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $555,000 Stewart Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $169,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $169,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Deed $93,000 --
Deed $93,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $147,009 New Conventional
Previous Owner $169,124 FHA
Previous Owner $163,930 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $121,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $88,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $5,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2025 06/07/25 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $610,000 -6.2% $237 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 For Sale $650,000 +17.1% $253 / Sq Ft
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Sold $555,000 -0.9% $213 / Sq Ft
08/16/2019 08/16/19 Price Changed $560,000 +19.2% $214 / Sq Ft
08/06/2019 08/06/19 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2019 07/28/19 For Sale $469,900 -- $180 / 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 $2,665 $526,000 $86,800 $439,200
2023 $2,665 $526,000 $86,800 $439,200
2022 $2,645 $526,000 $86,800 $439,200
2021 $2,645 $526,000 $86,800 $439,200
2020 $2,278 $526,000 $86,800 $439,200
2019 $8,121 $296,000 $29,200 $266,800
2018 $7,642 $296,000 $29,200 $266,800
2017 $1,041 $175,000 $29,200 $145,800
2016 $3,943 $175,000 $29,200 $145,800
2015 -- $175,000 $29,200 $145,800
2014 -- $175,000 $29,200 $145,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: B1213344

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-100-210-0003-029-000