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953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 - Property report

Also known as: 953 Kensington

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Property type

Apartments (411)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$265,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
953 Kensington
ZIP code
14215
County
Erie
Parcel ID
90.400-4-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/16/2024
Sale price
$265,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,681
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Industrial sq. ft.
Building
Property type
Apartments (411)
Building sq. ft.
3037
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Story height
Year built
1920
AC coverage
Elevator
Units
6
Lot
Total sq. ft.
3,037
Acreage
0.11
Frontage
40 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public
Garage sq. ft.
Parking sq. ft.
Sprinkler coverage

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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

Sales history for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/16/2024 $265,000 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
05/18/2012 $8,500 XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/11/2008 $50,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X, XXX XXX XXX X XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/11/2025 - R
12/16/2024 - D		 Deed XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
05/18/2012 - D
05/18/2012 - R		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/14/2008 - R
04/11/2008 - D		 Deed XXX XXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X, XXX
03/30/2004 - R
03/26/2004 - D		 Deed XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX & X XXX
07/23/2001 - R
05/01/2001 - D		 Deed
(Referee`s deed)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/06/1997 - D
06/06/1997 - R		 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
12/29/1994 - R
12/01/1994 - D		 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/28/1993 - R
04/01/1993 - D		 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 953 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
$1,681
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$172,700
Land value
$19,200
Building value
$153,500
Assessed value
$172,700

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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 $219,512 $135,000 9.7317 $1,314 -27.54%
2024 $192,857 $135,000 13.43 $1,813 -8.70%
2023 $173,100 $135,000 14.71 $1,986 -8.12%
2022 $152,500 $135,000 16.01 $2,161 -1.29%
2021 $150,000 $135,000 16.22 $2,190 +348.71%
2020 $39,100 $25,000 19.52 $488 -3.79%
2019 $36,800 $25,000 20.29 $507 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/21/2026
09/12/2023
08/23/2021
05/26/2021
10/29/2012

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
42,524
Median age
31.8
Average household income
$59,561
Family households
58.8%
People per household (average)
2.43
Occupied housing units
16,733
Owner-occupied units
50.0%
Median year structure built
1938
Median value mortgaged units
$118,200
Median value unmortgaged units
$98,700

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X

Transportation

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Neighbors for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

35 Poultney, Buffalo 704 Norfolk, Buffalo 727 Northumberland, Buffalo 715 Northumberland, Buffalo 702 Norfolk, Buffalo 937 Kensington, Buffalo 951 Kensington, Buffalo 696 Norfolk, Buffalo 692 Norfolk, Buffalo 31 Poultney, Buffalo 710 Norfolk, Buffalo 698 Norfolk, Buffalo 725 Northumberland, Buffalo 713 Northumberland, Buffalo 711 Northumberland, Buffalo 714 Norfolk, Buffalo 706 Norfolk, Buffalo 943 Kensington, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, 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 14214, 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 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The development at 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 has a total of 3,037 square feet.

When was 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the sale price?

953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold on 12/16/2024 for $265,000.

What is the assessed value of 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is currently assessed at $172,700.

What are the property taxes for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The property taxes for 953 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 total $1,680.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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