Triplex
268 Georgia St · Buffalo, NY
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $691 – $1,283
Heat risk 3/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 91°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 9 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B+ grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +30.0/30.0
- ARV discount +10.8/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +7.7/10.0
- Schools +5.2/10.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- Livability +3.9/5.0
- Rent growth +3.6/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$469,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed
Listing remarks
Discover this stately, fully remodeled all-brick Victorian 3 unit, brimming with turn-of-the-century character and modern comfort. A welcoming front porch leads you into the expansive two-story owner’s unit, offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, refinished hardwood floors, and soaring 10-foot ceilings. The charming entry foyer and open staircase flow into a spacious living room with a fireplace and elegant plaster crown moldings, a formal dining room, and a beautifully updated kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar seating. An office, half bath and convenient in-unit laundry complete the main level.
Key facts
- Front porch
- Updated kitchen
- Two story owner unit
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3 × 3.0-bed/2.5-bath units multifamily listed at $470k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($23k/yr) — positive. Per door: $637/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $470k).
- Recommended offer: $456k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 11.2% vs local median 7.0% in Buffalo — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 77/100 on livability (#195 in NY, #3,011 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime F, employment D-.
- Buffalo City School District (urban): math 41% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #535 of 590 in NY (top 91%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 75% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: International School (math 8% / reading 17%, grade F, #2,048 of 2,108 statewide, top 97%, 981 students, 92% FRL); Hutchinson Central Technical High School (math 96% / reading 32%, grade B-, #807 of 1,100 statewide, top 73%, 1,175 students, 78% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.3%/yr); 74 active listings in the ZIP; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,244 units permitted in Erie County in 2024 (563 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $1,986/mo per unit this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($41k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $14k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.3% rent growth), your $132k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 46 days — a 3% lower offer ($456k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 8 sale attempts since 13y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $130k (22%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 46 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.27% ✓
- Cap rate
- 11.17%
- Cash-on-cash
- 17.42%
- DSCR
- 1.78
- GRM
- 6.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $507,060
- List price
- $469,900
- Delta
- -7.33%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 Hudson St | 0.53mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 3,359 (+0%) | 3mo | $150,000 | $45 | 57 |
| 81,83,85 West Ave | 0.32mi | 5/4.0 | 3,590 (+7%) | 24mo | $432,500 | $120 | 51 |
| 348 Virginia St | 0.36mi | 6/4.0 (+1) | 2,882 (-14%) | 3mo | $328,000 | $114 | 50 |
| 108 Plymouth Ave | 0.74mi | 5/2.0 | 3,240 (-3%) | 12mo | $280,000 | $86 | 40 |
| 286 W Tupper St Unit S | 0.36mi | 4/3.0 (-1) | 2,892 (-14%) | 14mo | $365,500 | $126 | 38 |
| 58 Mariner St | 0.51mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 3,017 (-10%) | 12mo | $314,150 | $104 | 35 |
| 132 Cottage St | 0.49mi | 4/2.0 (-1) | 2,960 (-12%) | 20mo | $432,000 | $146 | 26 |
| 422 Busti Ave | 0.65mi | 6/3.0 (+1) | 3,020 (-10%) | 22mo | $335,000 | $111 | 24 |
| 286 Hudson St | 0.54mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 2,860 (-15%) | 18mo | $307,000 | $107 | 21 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 4.28% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 10.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.40×
- Total profit
- $53,074
- Equity at exit
- $70,064
- IRR
- 20.1%
- Equity multiple
- 2.78×
- Total profit
- $234,812
- Equity at exit
- $40,628
Cash invested: $131,572 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State New York
- 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 3 active · 4 under contract
- Months of supply
- 4.5 mo (22%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $399,900 ($106/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 72 d
- This list price
- 100% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- +42.4% above current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 14201
- Home prices YoY
- -19.1%
- Rents YoY
- 4.3%
- Active inventory
- 74
- Price-to-rent
- 19.7×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $5,958 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,464
- Tax from tax record
- −$137 /mo · $1,645/yr
- Insurance
- −$196
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,251
- Net cashflow
- $1,910
3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3× units | 3 | 2.5 | $5,958 |
| #1 | 3 | 2.5 | $1,986 |
| #2 | 3 | 2.5 | $1,986 |
| #3 | 3 | 2.5 | $1,986 |
| Total (3 units) | $5,958 | ||
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $2,176 | -5% $2,043 | +0% $1,910 | +5% $1,777 | +10% $1,644 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $1,439 | -5% $1,674 | +0% $1,910 | +5% $2,145 | +10% $2,380 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $2,146 | -0.5pp $2,029 | base $1,910 | +0.5pp $1,788 | +1.0pp $1,664 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $117,475
- Closing costs
- $14,097
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 S Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1254 | $2,232 | $1.78 | 73d | 1 | 0.18mi |
| 100 S Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1297 | $2,325 | $1.79 | 34d | 1 | 0.18mi |
| 9 West Ave Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,750 | — | 41d | 1 | 0.21mi |
| 9 West Ave Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,800 | — | 52d | 1 | 0.21mi |
| 64 Trinity Pl Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1672 | $1,850 | $1.11 | 46d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 217 W Tupper St Unit 2 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1150 | $1,350 | $1.17 | 93d | 1 | 0.30mi |
| 80 10th St Unit Lower Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,150 | $1.44 | 52d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 190 Whitney Pl Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1180 | $1,550 | $1.31 | 93d | 1 | 0.36mi |
| 370 Virginia St Unit 3 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1050 | $1,300 | $1.24 | 93d | 1 | 0.40mi |
| 21 College St Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1104 | $1,850 | $1.68 | 73d | 1 | 0.46mi |
| 430 Virginia St Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2050 | $3,550 | $1.73 | 25d | 3 | 0.47mi |
| 118 Cottage St Unit 8 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,295 | — | 93d | 1 | 0.49mi |
| 473 Virginia St Unit 3 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1800 | $1,825 | $1.01 | 27d | 1 | 0.49mi |
| 126 Cottage St Unit 4 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1500 | $2,000 | $1.33 | 64d | 1 | 0.51mi |
| 489 Ellicott St Unit 36 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1000 | $1,550 | $1.55 | 52d | 1 | 0.52mi |
| 60 Mariner St Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 928 | $1,275 | $1.37 | 35d | 1 | 0.53mi |
| 493 Delaware Ave Unit 3 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 7125 | $1,400 | $0.20 | 20d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 506 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1101 | $2,795 | $2.54 | 11d | 4 | 0.55mi |
| 519 Virginia St Buffalo, NY | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 700 | $1,600 | $2.29 | 20d | 4 | 0.55mi |
| 73 College St Unit 1 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,495 | — | 73d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 385 Seventh St Unit Lower Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2136 | $1,250 | $0.59 | 93d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 130 Pearl St #304 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1010 | $2,375 | $2.35 | 41d | 1 | 0.59mi |
| 11 Ojibwa Cir Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2325 | $4,250 | $1.83 | 73d | 1 | 0.59mi |
| 74 Days Park Unit 8 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1350 | $1,695 | $1.26 | 93d | 1 | 0.59mi |
| 628 Ellicott St Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1198 | $3,778 | $3.15 | 11d | 12 | 0.60mi |
| 344 Hudson St Unit UPPER Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1065 | $1,100 | $1.03 | 93d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 197 Allen St Unit 2 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,225 | — | 73d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 197 Allen St Unit 1 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,295 | — | 73d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 36 Harbour Pointe Cmn Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2800 | $7,600 | $2.71 | 20d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 17 N Pearl St Unit 3 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1197 | $3,100 | $2.59 | 73d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 17 N Pearl St #1 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1077 | $2,700 | $2.51 | 20d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 17 N Pearl St Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1077 | $2,700 | $2.51 | 73d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 17 N Pearl St #2 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1284 | $3,400 | $2.65 | 20d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 181 Allen St Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.5 | — | $1,450 | — | 28d | 1 | 0.62mi |
| 44 N Pearl St #5 Buffalo, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $2,400 | $2.00 | 93d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 298 Main St Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1768 | $3,400 | $1.92 | 20d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 507 Niagara St Buffalo, NY | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 950 | $1,749 | $1.84 | 20d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 233 Pennsylvania St Unit 3 Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,350 | $1.12 | 60d | 1 | 0.66mi |
| 847 Washington St Buffalo, NY | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1089 | $2,000 | $1.84 | 16d | 5 | 0.66mi |
| 18 Irving Pl Buffalo, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1075 | $1,250 | $1.16 | 25d | 1 | 0.66mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Other
- Property contains 3 total unitsSeparate meters: 2 gas meters, 4 electric meters
- Financial info
- Owner pays trash collection and waterOperating expenses include trash and water (multi-unit)
- HOA & community
- No HOA information provided
Exterior
- Parking
- No driveway
- Security
- No specific security features listed
- Utilities
- Electricity connected (circuit breakers)Public water connectedSewer connected
- Home design
- 2 storiesResale property
- Construction
- Brick constructionAsphalt roofStone foundationExisting (previously built)
- Exterior features
- Partial fencingNear public transitRectangular residential lotCity street frontage
Interior
- Kitchen
- Gas water heater (appliance listed)
- Bedrooms
- Information about bedrooms not provided
- Flooring
- CarpetHardwoodLaminateTile
- Bathrooms
- Four full bathroomsOne half bathroom
- Heating & cooling
- Gas heatingHot water heating
- Interior features
- Ceiling fansVaried interior finishes
- Laundry & utility
- Washer hookup
Listing history 50 events
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2026-08-08days on market $469,900 Active 46 DOM
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2026-08-07days on market $469,900 Active 45 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $469,900 Active 44 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $469,900 Active 43 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $469,900 Active 42 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $469,900 Active 41 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $469,900 Active 38 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $469,900 Active 37 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $469,900 Active 36 DOM
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2026-07-28days on market $469,900 Active 35 DOM
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2026-07-26days on market $469,900 Active 33 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $469,900 Active 31 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $469,900 Active 30 DOM
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2026-07-22days on market $469,900 Active 29 DOM
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2026-07-21days on market $469,900 Active 28 DOM
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2026-07-20days on market $469,900 Active 27 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $469,900 Active 25 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $469,900 Active 24 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $469,900 Active 23 DOM
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2026-07-15pricedays on market $469,900 Active 22 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $599,900 Active 21 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $599,900 Active 20 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $599,900 Active 19 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $599,900 Active 18 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $599,900 Active 17 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $599,900 Active 16 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $599,900 Active 14 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $599,900 Active 13 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $599,900 Active 12 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $599,900 Active 10 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $599,900 Active 9 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $599,900 Active 8 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $599,900 Active 7 DOM
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2026-06-29days on market $599,900 Active 6 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $599,900 Active 5 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $599,900 Active 4 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $599,900 Active 3 DOM
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2026-06-25pricedays on market $599,900 Active 1 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $499,900 Active 181 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $499,900 Active 180 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $499,900 Active 179 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $499,900 Active 178 DOM
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2026-05-06price $499,900 1464-char remark
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2026-02-23price $535,900 1464-char remark
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2025-12-04$569,900 Active 1464-char remark
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2024-10-02historical
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2024-09-12price $500,000
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2024-07-26price $534,900
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2024-07-03status Active
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2024-04-24status Pending
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $1,645 · $137/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $4,793 · $399/mo
- Expected delta
- +$3,148/yr (+$262/mo · 191.4%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥91°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 9 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $71,496
- − Mortgage interest
- −$26,322
- − Property taxes
- −$1,645
- − Insurance
- −$2,350
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$5,720
- − Management
- −$5,720
- − Depreciation
- −$13,670
- Taxable income
- $16,071
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$3,857
- After-tax cash flow
- $19,060/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 3 photos
This fully remodeled 3-unit Victorian property offers modern comfort with turn-of-the-century character. The exterior and interior are in good condition, with minor maintenance needed to keep it looking its best.
Deferred maintenance Est. $50,000–$150,000 screening
- Major Roof (roof) — The roof appears to be in poor condition with visible damage and missing shingles.
- Major Windows (windows) — The windows appear to be old and possibly in need of replacement.
- Major Electrical (electrical) — The electrical panel may need to be updated or replaced due to its age.
- Major Plumbing (plumbing) — The plumbing system may be outdated and in need of repair or replacement.
- Major Exterior (exterior) — The exterior of the house shows significant wear and tear, indicating a need for extensive repairs.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and property value ↑
- Both Paint exterior — Improves curb appeal and property value ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Buffalo City School District
- NCES district ID
- 3605850
- Math proficiency
- 41% ▲ 11.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 40% ▲ 7.00%
- Median HH income
- $31,665
- Composite
- 33.17/100
- National rank
- #5544
- State rank
- #535 of 590 in NY
Livability — Buffalo
- Score
- 77/100
- State rank
- #195
- US rank
- #3011
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie County · 933,037 people
- City population
- 440,021
- Metro
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- Population (ZIP)
- 12,369
- Household income
- $40,512
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 8% of renters
Population outlook (Erie County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 933,037 people
- By 2030
- 935,181 · +0.2%
- By 2040
- 928,531 · -0.5%
- By 2050
- 905,725 · -2.9%
- By 2075
- 834,037 · -10.6%
- By 2100
- 708,033 · -24.1%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 42% Hispanic / Latino 36% Black 16% Two or more races 12% Asian 2% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 30% Dominican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 7% Subsaharan African 2% Slovak 1%
- Foreign-born
- 8% · Canada, China
- Languages at home
- 69% English-only · Spanish 24% Arabic 2% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Erie
- 2024 margin
- Lean D (+9.7) · D 54.8% · R 45.2%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -7.9pp toward R · 2008: 17.5pp · 2024: 9.7pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+9.7 2020: D+14.7 2016: D+4.8 2012: D+15.6 2008: D+17.5
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -68.73%
- Current HPI
- 290.2643
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 4.28%
- Metro
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.60%
- F500 in state
- 92
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 10 | $950B |
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| Consumer Goods | 9 | $162B |
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| Insurance | 4 | $225B |
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| Telecommunications | 2 | $144B |
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| Pharmaceuticals | 2 | $112B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $69B |
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Price history
+1233.1% since first listed26 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-23 Listed $599,900 WNYREIS
- 2026-06-04 Listing Removed — WNYREIS
- 2026-05-06 Price Changed $499,900 WNYREIS
- 2026-02-23 Price Changed $535,900 WNYREIS
- 2025-12-04 Listed $569,900 WNYREIS
- 2024-10-02 Listing Removed — WNYREIS
- 2024-09-12 Price Changed $500,000 WNYREIS
- 2024-07-26 Price Changed $534,900 WNYREIS
- 2024-07-03 Relisted — WNYREIS
- 2024-04-24 Pending — WNYREIS
- 2024-04-10 Price Changed $539,900 WNYREIS
- 2024-01-30 Listed $549,900 WNYREIS
- 2022-11-09 Sold (Public Records) $500,000 Public Records
- 2022-11-01 Sold (MLS) $500,000 WNYREIS
- 2022-08-02 Pending — WNYREIS
- 2022-07-25 Pending — WNYREIS
- 2022-07-01 Listed $499,900 WNYREIS
- 2017-10-04 Sold (Public Records) $300,000 Public Records
- 2014-02-24 Sold (Public Records) $312,000 Public Records
- 2014-02-24 Sold (Public Records) $312,000 Public Records
- 2014-02-21 Sold (MLS) $312,000 WNYREIS
- 2013-08-28 Listed $317,000 WNYREIS
- 2013-04-04 Listed $337,900 WNYREIS
- 2013-02-13 Listed $337,900 WNYREIS
- 2010-03-29 Sold (Public Records) $62,000 Public Records
- 2005-07-25 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
Property tax history
-14.9%/yrLatest (2025): $1,645 · -6.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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