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159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Kensington

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.074

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Kensington
ZIP code
14214
County
Erie
Parcel ID
89.670-2-5

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
$1,304
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
1961
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Composition
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30 ft X 107 ft
Acreage
0.074
Frontage
30 ft
Depth
107 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/27/2025 $1 XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX-XXXX XXXXXX, XXX
01/06/2016 $1 XXX-XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/29/2025 - R
05/27/2025 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXX-XXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/06/2016 - D
01/06/2016 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX-XXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 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
$1,304
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$134,000
Land value
$6,000
Building value
$128,000
Assessed value
$134,000

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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 $63,415 $39,000 9.7317 $380 -27.54%
2024 $55,714 $39,000 13.43 $524 -8.70%
2023 $50,000 $39,000 14.71 $574 -8.12%
2022 $44,100 $39,000 16.01 $624 -1.29%
2021 $43,300 $39,000 16.22 $633 +12.92%
2020 $44,800 $28,700 19.52 $560 -3.79%
2019 $42,200 $28,700 20.29 $582 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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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 0.29
St. Mary's School for the Deaf NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.29
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2 Public PK, K-4 360 0.43
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2 Public PK, K-4 360 0.43
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School 2 Charter 4-8 231 0.47
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School NR Charter K-1 145 0.56
Aloma D Johnson Community Charter School NR Charter K-4 256 0.56
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence 1 Public PK, K-8 580 0.57
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 0.29
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School 2 Charter 4-8 231 0.47
Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence 1 Public PK, K-8 580 0.57
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 392 0.59
P.S. 84 NR Public K-12 155 0.69
The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 2 Public 7-12 435 0.73
St Mark Elementary School NR Private K-8 397 0.86
Community School 53 At 4 2 Public PK, K-8 452 1.02
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 1.17
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 0.29
Burgard Vocational High School 2 Public 9-12 444 0.51
P.S. 84 NR Public K-12 155 0.69
The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 2 Public 7-12 435 0.73
Erie County Detention Facility NR Public 9-12 19 0.96
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts 5 Public 5-12 566 1.17
Nichols School NR Private 5-12 556 1.19
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.31
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.31

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Neighbors for 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

105 Monticello, Buffalo 755 Ashland, Buffalo 28 Glendale, Buffalo 121 Monticello, Buffalo 751 Ashland, Buffalo 123 Monticello, Buffalo 127 Monticello, Buffalo 151 Kensington, Buffalo 143 Kensington, Buffalo 749 Ashland, Buffalo 161 Kensington, Buffalo 745 Ashland, Buffalo 99 Monticello, Buffalo 109 Monticello, Buffalo 155 Kensington, Buffalo 111 Monticello, Buffalo 147 Kensington, Buffalo 743 Ashland, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 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 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

The development at 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 has a total of 1,961 square feet.

When was 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 last sold and what was the sale price?

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

What is the assessed value of 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 is currently assessed at $134,000.

What are the property taxes for 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214?

The property taxes for 159 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14214 total $1,304.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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