| Primary address | 971 Kensington, Buffalo |
| Zip code | 14215 |
| County | Erie |
| Municipality | Buffalo |
| Parcel ID | 90.400-5-3 |
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| Sale date | 04/05/2019 |
| Sale price | $50,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,012 |
| Building sqft | 1,170 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.088 |
| Lot dimensions | 32 ft X 120 ft |
| Frontage | 32 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Rooms | 9 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Normal |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Alum/vinyl |
| Heat | Hot air |
| Fuel | Gas |
| First story sqft | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Buffalo |
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971 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,170 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 971 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $104,000, the tax amount paid for 971 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 is $1,012.
When was 971 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the last sale price?971 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold in 04/05/2019 for $50,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 971 Kensington, Buffalo, NY 14215. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,012 |
| Market value | $104,000 |
| Assessed value | $104,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 971 Kensington, Buffalo, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,171 | $45,000 | 9.7317 | $438 | -27.54% |
| 2024 | $64,286 | $45,000 | 13.43 | $604 | -8.70% |
| 2023 | $57,700 | $45,000 | 14.71 | $662 | -8.12% |
| 2022 | $50,800 | $45,000 | 16.01 | $720 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | $50,000 | $45,000 | 16.22 | $730 | -2.11% |
The complete history of permits filed for 971 Kensington, Buffalo, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 971 Kensington, Buffalo to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 0 | 0.29 |
| Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo | NR | Private | 5-8 | 56 | 0.30 |
| Westminster Community Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 427 | 0.36 |
| Frederick Olmsted 56 | 6 | Public | 5-12 | 904 | 0.52 |
| P.S. 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 264 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 0 | 0.29 |
| Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo | NR | Private | 5-8 | 56 | 0.30 |
| Westminster Community Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 427 | 0.36 |
| Frederick Olmsted 56 | 6 | Public | 5-12 | 904 | 0.52 |
| Buffalo United Charter School | 2 | Charter | K-8 | 659 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Olmsted 56 | 6 | Public | 5-12 | 904 | 0.52 |
| Middle Early College High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 314 | 0.86 |
| Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 401 | 0.86 |
| Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences | NR | Public | 9-12 | 188 | 0.86 |
| Burgard Vocational High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 444 | 1.00 |
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Here are the neighbors for 971 Kensington, Buffalo.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 463 Olympic, Buffalo | 1,485 | ||
| 979 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,345 | ||
| 444 Olympic, Buffalo | 1,309 | 08/12/2021 | $110,000 |
| 38 Freeman, Buffalo | 1,393 | 11/24/2015 | $48,000 |
| 2 Midvale, Buffalo | 1,503 | 11/03/2017 | $1 |
| 2 Collingwood, Buffalo | 1,368 | 03/01/2001 | $15,000 |
| 6 Midvale, Buffalo | 1,505 | ||
| 50 Freeman, Buffalo | 1,777 | 04/30/2005 | $1 |
| 44 Freeman, Buffalo | 2,182 | 10/03/2025 | $144,000 |
| 434 Olympic, Buffalo | 1,271 | 09/12/2014 | $17,500 |
| 436 Olympic, Buffalo | 1,368 | 09/03/2020 | $1 |
| 36 Freeman, Buffalo | 1,453 | 07/12/2022 | $177,500 |
| 8 Midvale, Buffalo | 1,872 | ||
| 54 Freeman, Buffalo | 2,031 | 05/09/2014 | $1 |
| 40 Freeman, Buffalo | 1,426 | 06/30/2016 | $24,000 |
| 4 Collingwood, Buffalo | 3,912 | 03/01/2001 | $35,000 |
| 975 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,174 | ||
| 981 Kensington, Buffalo | 1,174 | ||
| 48 Freeman, Buffalo | 1,569 | 08/16/2022 | $1 |
| 440 Olympic, Buffalo |