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1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 - Property report

Also known as: 1488 Kensington

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.141

Sale price

$170,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1488 Kensington
ZIP code
14215
County
Erie
Parcel ID
79.830-2-25

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/22/2024
Sale price
$170,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,635
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-4-30
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1145
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1938
AC
Yes
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Cape cod
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
44 ft X 140 ft
Acreage
0.141
Frontage
44 ft
Depth
140 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2024 $170,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
11/28/2018 $115,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/24/2014 $1 XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX (XXXXX XXXX)

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/27/2024 - R
03/22/2024 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/18/2018 - R
11/28/2018 - D		 Deed XXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
07/31/2014 - R
06/24/2014 - D		 Deed XXXX XXXX (XXXXX XXXX) XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,635
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$168,000
Land value
$31,000
Building value
$137,000
Assessed value
$168,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $183,740 $113,000 9.7317 $1,100 -27.54%
2024 $161,429 $113,000 13.43 $1,518 -8.70%
2023 $144,900 $113,000 14.71 $1,662 -8.12%
2022 $127,700 $113,000 16.01 $1,809 -1.29%
2021 $125,600 $113,000 16.22 $1,833 +18.56%
2020 $123,800 $79,200 19.52 $1,546 -3.79%
2019 $116,500 $79,200 20.29 $1,607 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/11/2019
02/22/2010

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.44
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.44
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.63
Charter School Of Inquiry 3 Charter K-6 268 0.64
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.70
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.70
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.92
Cleveland Hill Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 646 1.02
Cleveland Hill Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 646 1.02
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.44
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.63
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.70
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.70
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.92
Cleveland Hill Middle School 7 Public 6-8 298 1.02
Amherst Middle School 7 Public 6-8 623 1.02
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.03
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.03
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.31
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.92
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 1.02
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.40
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.44
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.52
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.52
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.52
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.76
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.96
Burgard Vocational High School 2 Public 9-12 444 1.98

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Neighbors for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

325 Hewitt, Buffalo 1553 Kensington, Buffalo 13 Black Rock Hbr, Buffalo 1514 Kensington, Buffalo 466 Berkshire, Buffalo 337 Hewitt, Buffalo 1520 Kensington, Buffalo 331 Hewitt, Buffalo 1500 Kensington, Buffalo 329 Hewitt, Buffalo 1484 Kensington, Buffalo 1506 Kensington, Buffalo 1492 Kensington, Buffalo 673 Grant, Buffalo 1496 Kensington, Buffalo 1510 Kensington, Buffalo 1522 Kensington, Buffalo 335 Hewitt, Buffalo 341 Hewitt, Buffalo 462 Berkshire, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14225, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The development at 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1938.

What is the total square footage of 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 has a total of 1,145 square feet.

When was 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the sale price?

1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold on 03/22/2024 for $170,000.

What is the assessed value of 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is currently assessed at $168,000.

What are the property taxes for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The property taxes for 1488 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 total $1,634.

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