161 Kensington Avenue

Local assessors in Buffalo, NY have categorized 161 Kensington Avenue as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1900 and is 124 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 3,424 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,070 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 320 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a traditional style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 0 rooms in the home. Of these, 4 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 161 Kensington Avenue has a total of 1,864 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. For water disposal, homeowners who don't want the additional responsibilities of handling a septic tank will be happy to learn that the home is connected to a municipal sewage system. Though, they may have to pay additional fees to have their wastewater disposed. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a detached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 324 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Do you like to entertain? The home has a covered porch so you'll have a great option in the front of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is poor. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C. Lots of wood were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with oil. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 161 Kensington Avenue sold most recently in Jul 27, 2023 for a total of $95,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $50.97 per sqft. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $182 in taxes each year. The initial year of tax delinquency occurred in 2022. 161 Kensington Avenue was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $35,000. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $2,200. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $32,800. Homeowners who care about taxes, will be happy to see that the property's total assessed value has been marked as less than the total market value. Purchasing a home can require a lot of financial power in this day and age but not everyone has the savings to do so. As a result, many will get a mortgage loan to aid them in one of the most finance-intensive purchases of their lives. It's important when shopping for a mortgage to aim the best possible rate you can get. The lower your interest rate, the better as it can mean more money saved in the long run. In the following guide, we'll cover our best tips for how to get the best mortgage rate to your situation.