NOT LISTED FOR SALE

97 Choate Ave Buffalo, NY 14220

South Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $264,000 - $283,282

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,691 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 24, 2025

Last sale price $265,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,516/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Tim Russert Childrens Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

This spectacularly maintained South Buffalo home features a first-floor suite complete with a large bedroom and full bathroom, designed for entering/exiting the house and living with zero stairs. Enjoy a wide open, bright space throughout the main level with an updated kitchen with a spacious island and new stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. Square footage measured and verified by agent. Roof 2012, garage roof 2014, kitchen 2014, furnace 2016, new garage door 2021, new central air system in 2022, and new Bali blinds throughout the first floor in 2022. Open house on Sunday, November 17 from 11am to 1pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Healy

Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY Brokerage Phone: 716-770-9205 License #10401379877 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Keller Williams Realty WNY

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Barry

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc. License #40BA0826689

Howard Hanna WNY Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,691 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Buffalo Crk Reservation Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-133-480-0004-003-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,089

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Attribution Contact: 716-770-9205
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: Buffalo Crk Reservation
  • Directions: McKinley to Choate
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Ranch
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Guest Accommodations, Home Office, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Other, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, In-Law Floorplan, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Efficiency: Appliances
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.1102
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Frame, Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Deck
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Storage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: 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: 140200-133-480-0004-003-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2089.0
  • Tax Lot: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Skipper Thomas P
Bought by
Orefice Christopher J and Orefice Maria Brown
Seller's Agent
Timothy Healy
Keller Williams Realty WNY
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Barry
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$262,500
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.95%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$275,321

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,321
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Outstanding Balance
$210,693
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$64,628

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2023
Closed on
Jun 13, 2023
Sold by
Mccormick Dennis P and Mccormick Lynne M
Bought by
Skipper Thomas P
Seller's Agent
Brian Hillery
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Melber
Chubb-Aubrey Leonard Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1996
Sold by
Konicki Timothy
Bought by
Mccormick Dennis P and Mccormick Lynne M
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
Orefice Christopher J $265,000 None Available
Orefice Christopher J $265,000 None Available
Skipper Thomas P $250,000 None Available
Skipper Thomas P $250,000 None Available
Mccormick Dennis P $67,500 --
Mccormick Dennis P $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orefice Christopher J $212,000
Closed Orefice Christopher J $212,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $265,000 +1.0% $157 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $262,500 +5.0% $155 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $250,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/21/2023 04/21/23 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2023 04/13/23 For Sale $249,900 -- $148 / 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 $689 $136,000 $10,700 $125,300
2023 $689 $136,000 $10,700 $125,300
2022 $684 $136,000 $10,700 $125,300
2021 $684 $136,000 $10,700 $125,300
2020 $531 $136,000 $10,700 $125,300
2019 $1,893 $69,000 $6,600 $62,400
2018 $1,781 $69,000 $6,600 $62,400
2017 $365 $69,000 $6,600 $62,400
2016 $1,363 $69,000 $6,600 $62,400
2015 -- $61,300 $6,600 $54,700
2014 -- $61,300 $6,600 $54,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Timothy Healy

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Timothy Healy

    Keller Williams Realty WNY

    (716) 770-9205

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Timothy Healy
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  • Nancy Barry

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nancy Barry

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 481-3230

    3 in this area

    191 Total Sales

    Nancy Barry
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  • Brian Hillery

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brian Hillery

    Hunt Real Estate

    (716) 512-3425

    18 in this area

    813 Total Sales

    Brian Hillery
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  • Lauren Melber

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lauren Melber

    Chubb-Aubrey Leonard Real Estate

    (716) 444-2064

    2 in this area

    236 Total Sales

    Lauren Melber
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Map

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

MLS Number: B1575280

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 140200-133-480-0004-003-000

New York Erie County Buffalo 14220 South Park

97 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY

This home is located at 97 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 since 31 October 2024 and is currently estimated at $275,321, approximately $162 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 97 Choate Ave is a home located in Erie County with nearby schools including Western New York Maritime Charter School, Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School, and Mount Mercy Academy.

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