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85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 - Property report

Also known as: 85 Kensington

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.086

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
85 Kensington
ZIP code
14214
County
Erie
Parcel ID
89.660-2-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/27/2025
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,411
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
3016
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
35 ft X 107 ft
Acreage
0.086
Frontage
35 ft
Depth
107 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/27/2025 $1 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
08/10/2011 $1 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXX
12/08/2005 $5,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/11/2025 - R
05/27/2025 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXX
08/25/2011 - R
08/10/2011 - D		 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
08/25/2011 - R
08/10/2011 - D		 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
12/23/2005 - R
12/08/2005 - D		 Deed XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/08/2001 - R
01/05/2001 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX
08/02/2000 - R
06/27/2000 - D		 Deed
(Referee`s deed)		 XXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,411
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$145,000
Land value
$8,000
Building value
$137,000
Assessed value
$145,000

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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 $82,927 $51,000 9.7317 $496 -27.54%
2024 $72,857 $51,000 13.43 $685 -8.70%
2023 $65,400 $51,000 14.71 $750 -8.12%
2022 $57,600 $51,000 16.01 $817 -1.29%
2021 $56,700 $51,000 16.22 $827 +747.56%
2020 $7,800 $5,000 19.52 $98 -3.79%
2019 $7,400 $5,000 20.29 $101 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/28/2024
02/06/2023

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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)
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 0.22
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 0.22
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.26
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.26
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2 Public PK, K-4 360 0.45
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2 Public PK, K-4 360 0.45
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School 2 Charter 4-8 231 0.53
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School NR Charter K-1 145 0.59
Aloma D Johnson Community Charter School NR Charter K-4 256 0.59
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 0.22
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.26
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School 2 Charter 4-8 231 0.53
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.59
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence 1 Public PK, K-8 580 0.70
P.S. 84 NR Public K-12 155 0.82
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 0.85
The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 2 Public 7-12 435 0.86
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 1.01
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 1.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Mary's School For The Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 99 0.22
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.26
Burgard Vocational High School 2 Public 9-12 444 0.64
P.S. 84 NR Public K-12 155 0.82
The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 2 Public 7-12 435 0.86
Erie County Detention Facility NR Public 9-12 19 1.04
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 1.08
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.12
Canisius High NR Private 9-12 878 1.23
Buffalo Seminary NR Private 9-12 195 1.35

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Neighbors for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

87 Kensington, Buffalo 20 Monticello, Buffalo 91 Kensington, Buffalo 1075 Elmwood, Buffalo 221 Humboldt, Buffalo 2079 Main, Buffalo 2085 Main, Buffalo 889 Richmond, Buffalo 223 Humboldt, Buffalo 536 Bird, Buffalo 883 Richmond, Buffalo 831 Ashland, Buffalo 22 Monticello, Buffalo 39 Granger, Buffalo 538 Bird, Buffalo 602 Bird, Buffalo 885 Richmond, Buffalo 95 Kensington, Buffalo 26 Monticello, Buffalo 881 Richmond, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, 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 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

The development at 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 has a total of 3,016 square feet.

When was 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 last sold and what was the sale price?

85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 was last sold on 05/27/2025 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 is currently assessed at $145,000.

What are the property taxes for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

The property taxes for 85 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 total $1,411.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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