| Primary address | 1520 Kensington, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14215 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 79.830-2-18 |
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| Sale date | 05/17/2007 |
| Sale price | $79,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $3,034 |
| Building sqft | 2,610 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.193 |
| Lot dimensions | 60 ft X 140 ft |
| Frontage | 60 |
| Depth | 140 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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1520 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,610 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1520 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $326,000, the tax amount paid for 1520 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is $3,172.
When was 1520 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the last sale price?1520 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold in 05/17/2007 for $79,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1520 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,173 |
| Current property tax | $3,034 |
| Market value | $326,000 |
| Assessed value | $326,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1520 Kensington, Buffalo, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $343,089 | $211,000 | 9.7317 | $2,053 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $301,429 | $211,000 | 13.43 | $2,834 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $270,500 | $211,000 | 14.71 | $3,104 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $238,400 | $211,000 | 16.01 | $3,378 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $234,400 | $211,000 | 16.22 | $3,422 | +112.52% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1520 Kensington, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 1520 Kensington, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Heights | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 382 | 0.44 |
| Highgate Heights | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 382 | 0.44 |
| Charter School Of Inquiry | 3 | Charter | K-6 | 268 | 0.68 |
| Westminster Community Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 427 | 0.69 |
| Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo | NR | Private | 5-8 | 56 | 0.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Heights | 1 | Public | PK, K-8 | 382 | 0.44 |
| Westminster Community Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 427 | 0.69 |
| Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo | NR | Private | 5-8 | 56 | 0.76 |
| Catholic Central School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 0 | 0.76 |
| Frederick Olmsted 56 | 6 | Public | 5-12 | 904 | 0.97 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Olmsted 56 | 6 | Public | 5-12 | 904 | 0.97 |
| Cleveland Hill High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 385 | 0.97 |
| Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart | NR | Private | 9-12 | 397 | 1.38 |
| Amherst Central High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 870 | 1.40 |
| Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 401 | 1.57 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1520 Kensington, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1524 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,769 | 05/21/2018 | $148,500 |
| 1514 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,913 | 09/25/2023 | $1 |
| 325 Hewitt, Buffalo | 1,233 | 01/24/2022 | $87,000 |
| 466 Berkshire, Buffalo | 2,338 | 11/11/2004 | $1 |
| 461 Stockbridge, Buffalo | 1,201 | 11/10/2016 | $34,000 |
| 1500 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,516 | 02/23/2024 | $1 |
| 1488 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,145 | 03/22/2024 | $170,000 |
| 331 Hewitt, Buffalo | 1,543 | 08/03/2020 | $59,000 |
| 75 Burke, Buffalo | 4,560 | ||
| 1506 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,395 | 02/04/2013 | $25,000 |
| 329 Hewitt, Buffalo | 1,397 | ||
| 467 Stockbridge, Buffalo | 1,412 | 08/28/2008 | $23,011 |
| 1492 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,985 | 04/14/2021 | $137,500 |
| 12 Woodley, Buffalo | 1,573 | 05/23/2024 | $1 |
| 1510 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,662 | 11/29/2013 | $1 |
| 1496 Kensington, Buffalo | 2,292 | 01/07/2020 | $152,000 |
| 1522 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,324 | 06/29/2005 | $45,000 |
| 462 Berkshire, Buffalo | 1,796 | 12/28/2017 | $43,000 |
| 468 Berkshire, Buffalo | 1,170 | 01/22/2015 | $62,540 |
| 463 Stockbridge, Buffalo | 1,181 | 08/13/2021 | $1 |