NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 University Ave Buffalo, NY 14223

Kenilworth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $219,000 - $280,496

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,312 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 10, 2012

Last sale price $80,000 $61 Per Sq Ft

Est. 212% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,827/month

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2012

WELL MAINTAINED 3 BDRM 1.5 BATH MAINT FREE COLONIAL & ATT 1.5 CAR GARAGE * DBL WIDE CONCRETE DRIVE * MOVE-IN READY * SPACIOUS LR W/NEUTRAL W/W & STUNNING FULL WALL BRICK WBFP * UPDATED KIT W/BUILT-INS & SEPARATE EATING AREA (COULD BE DR) * LRG FULL UPDATED BATH UP W/DBL SINKS, OAK VANITY, VINYL FLR, TUB/SHOWER C/T * 3 GOOD SIZE BDRMS UP - MSTR W/LRG CLOSET, CEILING FAN * FULL PART FINISHED BSMT * PRIVACY FENCE 08 * T/O ROOF 06 * FURNACE APPROX 10 YRS * ELE SERVICE APPROX 02 * LRG CONCRETE PATIO OFF BACK * TAXES QUOTED ARE TRUE & DO NOT REFLECT BASIC STAR EXEMPTION OF $561.18 *

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Beth Kirbis

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #40KI0976166 Listed on: 08/02/2011

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Leona Frank

Listing by No Office Affiliation License #30FR0745240

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,754

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 123 x 49
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,312 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Ben Franklin Middle School
  • Kenmore East Senior High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 146489-067-700-0005-009-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,754

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Age: 45
  • NY Swis Code: Tonawanda-Town-146489
  • Total Assessed Value: 50300
  • Foundation Description: Poured
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 123
  • Lot Dimension Front: 49
  • Lot Information: Neighborhood Street
  • L P Per Acre: 570714.2900
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 60.8993
  • Nearest Cross Street: Decatur
  • Number of Stories: 2.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 571428.57
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 60.98
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 570714.29
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 60.90
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • Regional Board Number: 6375
  • School Tax: 1940
  • Sale Price List Price: 1.0012
  • S P Per Acre: 571428.5700
  • S P Per Sq Ft: 60.9756
  • Styles of Residence: 2 Story, Colonial
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Value Range Search Low Price: 79900.00
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Age of Building: 56
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Directions To Property: NEAR CHALMERS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Additional Interior Features: Circuit Breakers - Some, Copper Plumbing - Some
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer/Entry Hall, Laundry-Basement, Living Room
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Floor Description: Hardwood-Some, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet-Some
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range Built-In, Range Hood-Exhaust Fan
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Formal Dining Room
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 3
  • Number of Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces Woodburning: 1
  • Number of 2nd Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of 1st Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 1312

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl
  • Additional Exterior Features: Cable TV Available, Fully Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Number of Acres: 0.1400

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Concrete, Double Wide
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5000

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District
  • Middle School: Ben Franklin Middle
  • High School: Kenmore East Senior High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146489-067-700-0005-009-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 3754

MLS Schools

  • High School Name: Kenmore East Senior High
  • Middle School Name: Ben Franklin Middle
  • School District Name: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2011
Closed on
Jan 18, 2012
Sold by
Stiegler Rita B
Bought by
Politowski Colleen A
Seller's Agent
Mary Beth Kirbis
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Leona Frank
No Office Affiliation
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-19.92%
Current Estimated Value
$249,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,374
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$77,972
Outstanding Balance
$54,026
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$189,695
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Politowski Colleen A $80,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Politowski Colleen A $77,972
Previous Owner Stiegler Rita B $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2012 02/10/12 Sold $80,000 -19.9% $61 / Sq Ft
12/08/2011 12/08/11 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2011 08/02/11 For Sale $99,900 -- $76 / 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 -- $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2023 $6,120 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2022 $5,771 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2021 $5,750 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2020 $4,289 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2019 $4,149 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2018 $4,099 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2017 $1,935 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2016 $3,882 $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2015 -- $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
2014 -- $50,300 $6,500 $43,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Mary Beth Kirbis

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 907-8819

    2 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Mary Beth Kirbis
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Leona Frank

    No Office Affiliation

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

MLS Number: B391644

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 146489-067-700-0005-009-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14223 Kenilworth

540 University Ave, Buffalo, NY

This home is located at 540 University Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223 since 02 August 2011 and is currently estimated at $249,374, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 540 University Ave is a home located in Erie County with nearby schools including Ben Franklin Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and Kenmore East Senior High School.

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