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1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 - Property report

Also known as: 1566 Kensington

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1942

Acreage

0.126

Sale price

$79,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
1566 Kensington
ZIP code
14215
County
Erie
Parcel ID
79.830-3-6

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/24/2005
Sale price
$79,500
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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$2,744
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-4-50
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1951
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1942
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Brick
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 ft
Acreage
0.126
Frontage
44
Depth
140 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/24/2005 $79,500 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/24/2005 - D
08/24/2005 - R
Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1566 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
$2,744
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$282,000
Land value
$28,000
Building value
$254,000
Assessed value
$282,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $175,610 $108,000 9.7317 $1,051 -27.54%
2024 $154,286 $108,000 13.43 $1,450 -8.70%
2023 $138,500 $108,000 14.71 $1,589 -8.12%
2022 $122,000 $108,000 16.01 $1,729 -40.78%
2021 $200,000 $180,000 16.22 $2,920 +99.43%
2020 $117,200 $75,000 19.52 $1,464 -3.79%
2019 $110,300 $75,000 20.29 $1,522 n/a

Permit information for 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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FEMA flood zones

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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 0.46
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.46
Charter School Of Inquiry 3 Charter K-6 268 0.74
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.78
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.84
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.85
Cleveland Hill Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 646 0.91
Cleveland Hill Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 646 0.91
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.46
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.78
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.84
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.85
Amherst Middle School 7 Public 6-8 623 0.89
Cleveland Hill Middle School 7 Public 6-8 298 0.91
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 1.04
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 0.91
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 1.04
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.33
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.36
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.64
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.64
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.64
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.84
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.87
Burgard Vocational High School 2 Public 9-12 444 2.12

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The development at 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1942.

What is the total square footage of 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 has a total of 1,951 square feet.

When was 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the sale price?

1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold on 08/24/2005 for $79,500.

What is the assessed value of 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is currently assessed at $282,000.

What are the property taxes for 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The property taxes for 1566 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 total $2,744.

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