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2328 South Park Ave Duplex
B+ Composite 75.31
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 +29.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.4/5.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Schools +3.3/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$200,000

2328 South Park Ave · Buffalo, NY 14220
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,890 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 114 Days on market
Built 1918 3,300 sqft lot $106/sqft · 49% below area Est $394k · 49% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Great opportunity in a desirable South Buffalo location! This upper/lower 2-unit features two 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with separate utilities and solid mechanicals. Rents are currently below market, offering potential for future upside. Exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding, and the property has been well maintained over the years. A versatile property with value-add potential, ideal for an owner-occupant or investor looking to build long-term equity.

Key facts

  • Separate utilities
  • Value-add potential
  • Well maintained

Tags

2-UNITSEPARATE UTILITIESLOW-MAINTENANCE VINYL SIDINGWELL MAINTAINEDVALUE-ADD POTENTIALLONG-TERM EQUITY

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $200k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $707 ($8k/yr) — positive. Per door: $353/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $200k).
  • Recommended offer: $182k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.5% vs local median 8.0% 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.6%/yr); 136 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,244 units permitted in Erie County in 2024 (563 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($71k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.6% rent growth), your $56k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 114 days — a 9% lower offer ($182k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1918 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $182,000 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 114 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1918 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.19%
Cap rate
10.53%
Cash-on-cash
15.14%
DSCR
1.67
GRM
7.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$393,559
List price
$200,000
Delta
-49.18%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
51 Ashton Pl 0.11mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,736 (-8%) 3mo $240,000 $138 73
55 Harding Rd 0.36mi 4/2.0 1,844 (-2%) 9mo $275,000 $149 71
16 Culver Rd 0.32mi 4/2.0 1,800 (-5%) 8mo $262,000 $146 71
15 Arbour Ln 0.49mi 4/2.0 1,856 (-2%) 7mo $275,000 $148 69
165 Lockwood Ave 0.62mi 4/3.0 1,865 (-1%) 3mo $195,000 $105 63
15 Vincent Ave 0.35mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,803 (-5%) 11mo $230,000 $128 62
183 Lockwood Ave 0.61mi 4/2.0 1,858 (-2%) 12mo $197,500 $106 59
169 Altruria St 0.56mi 5/2.0 (+1) 1,958 (+4%) 8mo $241,000 $123 57
6 Mckinley Pkwy 0.43mi 4/2.0 2,110 (+12%) 9mo $380,000 $180 54
137 Lockwood Ave 0.63mi 5/2.0 (+1) 1,936 (+2%) 13mo $204,000 $105 50
123 Kimberly Ave 0.70mi 4/2.0 1,633 (-14%) 4mo $246,500 $151 41
103 Kimberly Ave 0.67mi 4/2.0 1,633 (-14%) 10mo $271,000 $166 38

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 · 7.62% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
10.4%
Equity multiple
1.43×
Total profit
$24,059
Equity at exit
$29,821
10-year hold
IRR
22.7%
Equity multiple
3.33×
Total profit
$130,705
Equity at exit
$17,292

Cash invested: $56,000 (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
NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

ZIP-level market 14220

Home prices YoY
-26.7%
Rents YoY
7.6%
Active inventory
136
Price-to-rent
14.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,376 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,049
Tax from tax record
$38 /mo · $460/yr
Insurance
$83
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$499
Net cashflow
$707

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,482
Max offer price $200,000
Occupancy floor 65%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $820 -5% $763 +0% $707 +5% $650 +10% $593
Rent -10% $519 -5% $613 +0% $707 +5% $800 +10% $894
Rate -1.0pp $807 -0.5pp $757 base $707 +0.5pp $655 +1.0pp $602

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $2,376

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
$50,000
Closing costs
$6,000
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
74 Woodside Ave Unit 1 Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 1250 $1,510 $1.21 2d 1 0.53mi
89 Macamley St #2 Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 1274 $1,100 $0.86 11d 1 1.27mi

Listing history 17 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $200,000 Active 114 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $200,000 Active 113 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $200,000 Active 112 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $200,000 Active 111 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $200,000 Active 109 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $200,000 Active 108 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $200,000 Active 106 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $200,000 Active 105 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $200,000 Active 104 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $200,000 Active 103 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $200,000 Active 99 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $200,000 Active 98 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $200,000 Active 97 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $200,000 Active 96 DOM
  15. 2026-02-24
    listed $200,000 Active 469-char remark
    Show marketing remark (469 chars)

    Great opportunity in a desirable South Buffalo location! This upper/lower 2-unit features two 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with separate utilities and solid mechanicals. Rents are currently below market, offering potential for future upside. Exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding, and the property has been well maintained over the years. A versatile property with value-add potential, ideal for an owner-occupant or investor looking to build long-term equity.

  16. 2026-01-02
    historical
  17. 2025-07-05
    listed $1,200,000 Active

ⓘ 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
$460 · $38/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,920 · $160/mo
Expected delta
+$1,460/yr (+$122/mo · 317.7%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 65% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥92°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$28,512
− Mortgage interest
−$11,203
− Property taxes
−$460
− Insurance
−$1,000
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,281
− Management
−$2,281
− Depreciation
−$5,818
Taxable income
$5,469
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,313
After-tax cash flow
$7,166/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.

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

Amenities A Commute A+ Cost of living A Crime F Employment D- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Buffalo, NY
County
Erie County · 714,559 people
City population
440,021
Metro
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Population (ZIP)
24,428
Household income
$70,963
Rent vs Own
29.3% rent · 70.7% own
Severe rent burden
602.0

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
Predominantly White (76%)
Race & ethnicity
White 76% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 6% Black 5% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 10% Cuban 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 16% Lithuanian 1% Subsaharan African 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
90% English-only · Spanish 4% Chinese 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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -146.29%
Current HPI
402.5053
Rent YoY
▲ 7.62%
Metro
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-83.3% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-24 Listed $200,000 WNYREIS
  • 2026-01-02 Listing Removed WNYREIS
  • 2025-07-05 Listed $1,200,000 WNYREIS

Property tax history

+4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $460 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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