NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Benson Ave Buffalo, NY 14224

Estimated Value: $236,000 - $291,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,784 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2023

Last sale price $220,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,634/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Old Style Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of April 2023

Beautifully Updated Home sitting on a Quiet Dead End Street bordering South Buffalo & Cazenovia Park! This is one of 2 Olmsted Parks in the immediate area & it offers a scenic 9hole Golf Course, playgrounds, basketball & tennis courts, hiking & biking trails, fishing & so much more, all waiting just steps from your front door! An opportunity to live in a prime location, including the convenience of the I90/400 close-by. Stay cozy for less this winter, with ALL New Windows in this 3bd 1 bth charmer! A full list of updates available & include New HWT, New Flooring, Lighting & Paint, recently Updated Kitchen including New 4pc Stainless Steel Appliance pkg,to mention just a few. This home offers ample storage in the full, dry basement complete with glass block windows. A fully fenced yard that's big enough to host any event & a nice deck for the whole family to gather or use for a home base during the many events that take place in the park throughout the year! If you've been looking for a move-in ready home in the West Seneca School District, look no further!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeane Hoar

Listing by WNY Metro Roberts Realty License #10401294268 Listed on: 12/15/2022

WNY Metro Roberts Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marie Stoklosa

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #30RY1084491

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,723

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,564 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 187 x 35
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Old Style Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,784 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.7-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Thermal Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Buffalo Crk Reservation Community
  • Buffalo Crk Reservation Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 36
  • Assessor Parcel Number 146800-133-520-0002-036-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,723

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Accessibility: Entry Level Bedroom
  • NY Swis Code: West Seneca-146800
  • Total Assessed Value: 37500
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 187
  • Lot Dimension Front: 35
  • Lot Information: Neighborhood Street, Primary Road
  • Lot Number: 36
  • Nearest Cross Street: Seneca
  • Number of Stories: 1.7000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 1459854.01
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 123.32
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 1522893.17
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 128.64
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • Roof Description: Shingles
  • School Tax: 1738
  • Styles of Residence: 2 Story, Old Style
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6564
  • Age of Building: 96
  • Garage Amenities: Storage
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1784
  • Directions To Property: Right from the I90/400 Seneca St Exit. Left on Benson just after Harlem Rd
  • Sq Ft Total Pub: 1784
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: Buffalo Crk Reservation
  • Attribution Contact: 716-891-1710
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Freestanding/Window AC, Natural Woodwork - some, Sliding Glass Door
  • Additional Rooms: 1st Floor Bedroom, Foyer/Entry Hall, Laundry-Basement, Living Room, Office, Porch - Open, Workshop
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Floor Description: Ceramic-Some, Hardwood-Some, Laminate-Some, Wall To Wall Carpet-Some
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Negotiable, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood-Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Eat-In, Formal Dining Room, Island, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry, Solid Surface Counter
  • Number of Bedrooms 1st Floor: 1
  • Number of Bedrooms 2nd Floor: 2
  • Number of 1st Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 1784

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Shake Shingle, Wood
  • Additional Exterior Features: Cable TV Available, Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, High Speed Internet, Private Yard - see Remarks, Thermal Windows - Some
  • Number of Acres: 0.1507

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Concrete
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 1.0000

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hvac Type: AC Unit-Window, Baseboard, Radiant
  • Sewer Description: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Payment Frequency: None

Green Features

  • Energystar: Appliances, Lighting, Windows

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146800-133-520-0002-036-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 3723

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: West Seneca

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Kolar Shea P and Kolar Kelsey H
Bought by
Mcwhorter Douglas Andrew and Mcwhorter Kimberly Rose
Seller's Agent
Jeane Hoar
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marie Stoklosa
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$229,500
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-4.14%
Views
144
Current Estimated Value
$253,548

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,548
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2018
Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Ford Homer L
Bought by
Kolar Shea P and Kolar Kelsey H
Seller's Agent
Peter Goldstein
Realty ONE Group Empower
Buyer's Agent
Jeane Hoar
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$139,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.30%
Original Mortgage
$135,703
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2016
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Forcucci Christopher
Bought by
Ford Homer L and Ford Raven M
Seller's Agent
Chrissy Hoffman
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Peter Goldstein
Realty ONE Group Empower
List Price
$122,500
Sold Price
$128,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
4.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$122,075
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2012
Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Thacker Steven J and Thacker Lori A
Bought by
Forcucci Christopher
Seller's Agent
Donna Pease
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christine Taylor
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$119,500
Sold Price
$109,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,500
-8.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$8,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mcwhorter Douglas Andrew $220,000 None Available
Kolar Shea P $139,900 None Available
Ford Homer L $128,500 None Available
Forcucci Christopher $109,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Mcwhorter Douglas Andrew $0
Previous Owner Kolar Shea P $135,703
Previous Owner Ford Homer L $122,075
Previous Owner Forcucci Christopher $8,000
Previous Owner Forcucci Christopher $87,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2023 04/13/23 Sold $220,000 -4.1% $123 / Sq Ft
12/19/2022 12/19/22 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2022 12/15/22 For Sale $229,500 +64.0% $129 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Sold $139,900 0.0% $78 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/14/2018 01/14/18 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2018 01/11/18 For Sale $139,900 +8.9% $78 / Sq Ft
06/22/2016 06/22/16 Sold $128,500 +4.9% $72 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/04/2016 04/04/16 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2016 03/28/16 For Sale $122,500 +12.4% $69 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Sold $109,000 -8.8% $61 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/26/2012 09/26/12 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2012 07/02/12 For Sale $119,500 -- $67 / 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 $3,688 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2023 $3,680 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2022 $3,725 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2021 $3,699 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2020 $3,568 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2019 $3,405 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2018 $3,391 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2017 $1,379 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2016 $2,174 $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2015 -- $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
2014 -- $37,500 $3,300 $34,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: B1448697

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 146800-133-520-0002-036-000