NOT LISTED FOR SALE

541 Shirley Ave Buffalo, NY 14215

University District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $147,000 - $203,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,077 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 21, 2024

Last sale price $175,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $968 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Separate Formal Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2024

Located in the heart of Kensington in family-oriented Shirley Block Club, this well taken care of home can live like a ranch - for all mobilities. Also - it's got all the updates! Tear-off arch roof (2019) with maintenance-free vinyl siding, kitchen and ceramic/glass bathroom (2019), with beautiful hardwood floors and original woodwork throughout. Hot Water Tank (2019) and Central AC were newly serviced. Home has been loved for 36+ years, and is move-in ready. Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Sokody

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. Brokerage Phone: 716-603-2516 License #10301212761 Listed on: 07/25/2024

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Hope Young-Watkins

Listing by WNY Metro Roberts Realty License #10301214009

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $885

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,240 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x108

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,077 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-079-820-0002-019-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$885

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

3,240 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Attribution Contact: 716-603-2516
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Directions: Eggert to Shirley or your favorite GPS
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Solid Surface Counters, Bedroom on Main Level, Programmable Thermostat
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.0744
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-079-820-0002-019-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 30X108
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3240.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 885.0
  • Tax Lot: 19

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jason Sokody
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Hope Young-Watkins
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
40.11%
Current Estimated Value
$174,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.11%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$175,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$175,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Sold $175,000 +40.1% $162 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 For Sale $124,900 -- $116 / 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 $303 $114,000 $7,000 $107,000
2024 $303 $54,000 $4,200 $49,800
2023 $274 $54,000 $4,200 $49,800
2022 $272 $54,000 $4,200 $49,800
2021 $272 $54,000 $4,200 $49,800
2020 $323 $54,000 $4,200 $49,800
2019 $1,152 $42,000 $5,700 $36,300
2018 $1,084 $42,000 $5,700 $36,300
2017 $250 $42,000 $5,700 $36,300
2016 $706 $42,000 $5,700 $36,300
2015 -- $42,000 $5,700 $36,300
2014 -- $42,000 $5,700 $36,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Sokody

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jason Sokody

    Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

    (716) 603-2516

    12 in this area

    2,086 Total Sales

    Jason Sokody
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  • Hope Young-Watkins

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Hope Young-Watkins

    WNY Metro Roberts Realty

    (716) 851-5280

    2 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Hope Young-Watkins
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1554494

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-079-820-0002-019-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14215 University District

541 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY

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