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1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Information

1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1237 Kensington, Buffalo
Zip code 14215
County Erie
Municipality Buffalo
Parcel ID 90.250-4-13

Sales & Tax Overview for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

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Sale date 02/15/2022
Sale price $70,000
Arm's length
Property tax $1,255

Lot & Building Information for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

Building sqft 1,150
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.077
Lot dimensions 32 ft X 105 ft
Frontage 32
Depth 105
Year built 1930
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Good
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Buffalo

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About 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,150 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $129,000, the tax amount paid for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is $1,255.

When was 1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1237 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold in 02/15/2022 for $70,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/15/2022 $70,000
12/17/2009 $16,000
01/09/2008 $13,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/15/2022 - D
07/20/2022 - R
Deed
12/17/2009 - D
12/29/2009 - R
Deed
01/09/2008 - D
02/01/2008 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,255
Market value $129,000
Assessed value $129,000

Assessment History for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $74,797 $46,000 9.7317 $448 -27.54%
2024 $65,714 $46,000 13.43 $618 -8.70%
2023 $59,000 $46,000 14.71 $677 -8.12%
2022 $52,000 $46,000 16.01 $736 -1.29%
2021 $51,100 $46,000 16.22 $746 +3.59%

Permits for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.18
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.23
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.23
Charter School Of Inquiry 3 Charter K-6 268 0.50
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.18
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.23
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.23
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.55
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.65

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 0.55
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.16
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.16
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.16
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 1.40

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Neighbors for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo

Here are the neighbors for 1237 Kensington, Buffalo.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1245 Kensington, Buffalo 1,304 01/16/2020 $43,000
1247 Kensington, Buffalo 1,232 02/08/2021 $76,000
1257 Kensington, Buffalo 1,439
1235 Kensington, Buffalo 962 06/25/2021 $1
162 Bickford, Buffalo 1,262 07/22/2022 $104,000
1227 Kensington, Buffalo 1,748 06/30/2021 $85,000
1231 Kensington, Buffalo 1,569 08/20/2014 $42,000
150 Bickford, Buffalo 1,206 09/24/2003 $16,500
144 Bickford, Buffalo 1,536 01/05/2001 $39,500
1229 Kensington, Buffalo 1,100 01/22/2016 $1
158 Bickford, Buffalo 1,210 10/23/2020 $25,000
166 Bickford, Buffalo 1,340 10/02/1998 $43,000
164 Bickford, Buffalo 1,230 01/20/2012 $12,500
1241 Kensington, Buffalo 1,056 08/31/2009 $4,400
148 Bickford, Buffalo 1,671 11/14/2022 $1
1274 Kensington, Buffalo 1,420 05/24/2021 $1
170 Bickford, Buffalo 1,144 08/21/2008 $17,000
1251 Kensington, Buffalo 1,438 02/29/2000 $22,900
1255 Kensington, Buffalo 1,086 05/06/2022 $1
1270 Kensington, Buffalo 2,184 03/18/2020 $60,000

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