$610,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,570 Sq Ft
5,786 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$237 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to Buffalo's highly sought-after Elmwood Village! 521 Ashland Ave is a handsome colonial on a large lot. Enter through a stunning foyer that opens to grand staircase, spacious living room with marble fireplace, formal dining room, tastefully updated kitchen, and half bath. Second floor hosts four huge bedrooms and fabulous full glamour bath with a walk in shower and claw foot tub. Back porch off the kitchen through French doors overlooks private yard. Full, partially finished walk up attic and full partially finished basement. Updates include hardwood flooring, plumbing, electric, tankless hot water and filtration system, newer concrete driveway, updated windows, & leaded glass. Storage galore! Showings and negotiations begin immediately, don't wait!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vienna Laurendi

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc Brokerage Phone: 716-430-5118 License #10301214459 Listed on: 12/13/2024

Howard Hanna WNY Inc

Co-Listed By

Carmen Laurendi

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc Brokerage Phone: 716-430-5118 License #30LA0811245

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Hirsch

Listing by 716 Realty Group WNY LLC License #10301221378

716 Realty Group WNY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,786 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x140
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,570 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 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

$9,595

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Attribution Contact: 716-430-5118
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RUSA011
  • Co List Office Phone: 800-422-7636
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood Village
  • Directions: Ashland between Auburn and Lafayette
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Convertible Bedroom
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.1328
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • 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: 140200-100-210-0003-029-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5786.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9595.0
  • Tax Lot: 29

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: B1580343

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

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