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1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 - Property report

Also known as: 1221 Kensington

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.077

Sale price

$34,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
1221 Kensington
ZIP code
14215
County
Erie
Parcel ID
90.250-4-8

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/22/2010
Sale price
$34,900
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,113
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1976
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1939
AC
No
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
32 ft X 105 ft
Acreage
0.077
Frontage
32 ft
Depth
105 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership information for 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/22/2010 $34,900 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
05/26/2006 $30,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX X/XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about Erie County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/22/2010 - D
11/22/2010 - R
Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX X
05/26/2006 - D
05/26/2006 - R
Deed XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X/XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1221 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
Current property tax
$1,113
Base tax
$1,761
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$181,000
Land value
$7,000
Building value
$174,000
Assessed value
$181,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $91,057 $56,000 9.7317 $545 -27.54%
2024 $80,000 $56,000 13.43 $752 -8.70%
2023 $71,800 $56,000 14.71 $824 -8.12%
2022 $63,300 $56,000 16.01 $897 -1.29%
2021 $62,200 $56,000 16.22 $908 -7.86%
2020 $78,900 $50,500 19.52 $986 -3.79%
2019 $74,300 $50,500 20.29 $1,025 n/a

Permit information for 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/03/2025
03/18/2025
07/12/2024

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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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)
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.16
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.20
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.20
Charter School Of Inquiry 3 Charter K-6 268 0.51
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.54
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.67
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.67
P.S. 82 4 Public PK, K-4 274 0.82
P.S. 82 4 Public PK, K-4 274 0.82
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 0.95
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.16
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.20
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.20
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.54
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.67
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 0.95
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 1.17
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.33
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.33
King Center Charter School 4 Charter K-8 412 1.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.54
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.14
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.14
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.14
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 1.43
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.45
Burgard Vocational High School 2 Public 9-12 444 1.48
P.S. 84 NR Public K-12 155 1.54
The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 2 Public 7-12 435 1.60
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.66

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The development at 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 has a total of 1,976 square feet.

When was 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the sale price?

1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold on 11/22/2010 for $34,900.

What is the assessed value of 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is currently assessed at $181,000.

What are the property taxes for 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The property taxes for 1221 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 total $1,761.

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