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758 Niagara St Multi-family
A- Composite 83.64
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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 +29.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +8.8/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.8/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Schools +3.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.4/5.0

$259,900

758 Niagara St · Buffalo, NY 14213
8 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,600 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 161 Days on market
Built 1906 Good condition 4,752 sqft lot $100/sqft · 36% below area Est $406k · 36% under

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 758 Niagara St! Located directly across the street from the historic Connecticut St Armory. This double has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per unit. This property is great for either full investment or owner occupied. Plenty of off street parking in the extra long driveway. Upgrades to the property include a tear off roof with new plywood, bathrooms, kitchens with stainless steel appliances and dishwashers, new electric service, new gas line, newer furnace (upper and in the attic), mostly vinyl windows and a rebuilt chimney all 2017-2018. Each unit has its own in-unit laundry including washer and dryer. The basement has both hot water tanks and a boiler which heats the lower unit only. Located 2 minutes to D'Youville and 5 minutes to downtown Buffalo.

Key facts

  • Boiler
  • Off street parking
  • In unit laundry

Tags

HISTORIC CONNECTICUT ST ARMORYOFF STREET PARKINGSTAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESIN UNIT LAUNDRYHOT WATER TANKSBOILER

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 8-bed/2.0-bath multifamily listed at $260k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $891 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $260k).
  • Recommended offer: $229k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.4% 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 soft (-0.5%/yr); 185 active listings in the ZIP; 1,244 units permitted in Erie County in 2024 (563 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,077/mo this rent would consume 69% of the median local household income ($54k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $21k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $20k appreciation (7.5% local appreciation)).
  • At projected returns (7.5% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $73k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$34k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 161 days — a 12% lower offer ($229k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 11y ago 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 1906 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $228,712 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 161 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1906 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.18%
Cap rate
10.41%
Cash-on-cash
14.70%
DSCR
1.65
GRM
7.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$405,748
List price
$259,900
Delta
-35.95%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
893 Columbus Pkwy 0.32mi 8/3.0 2,923 (+12%) 2mo $291,000 $100 59
30 S Putnam St Unit W 1.01mi 7/3.5 (-1) 2,835 (+9%) 9mo $170,000 $60 32
38 California St 0.69mi 8/3.0 2,844 (+9%) 23mo $80,000 $28 29
50 Arnold St 0.92mi 7/2.0 (-1) 2,905 (+12%) 16mo $204,000 $70 27
446 Massachusetts Ave 0.83mi 7/3.0 (-1) 2,894 (+11%) 19mo $350,000 $121 21
261 Breckenridge St 0.89mi 8/3.0 3,120 (+20%) 24mo $160,000 $51 16

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

7.51% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
29.1%
Equity multiple
3.02×
Total profit
$146,659
Equity at exit
$188,888
10-year hold
IRR
25.2%
Equity multiple
6.04×
Total profit
$366,529
Equity at exit
$367,055

Cash invested: $72,772 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active · 3 under contract
Months of supply
18.0 mo (6%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$300,000 ($103/sqft)
Median days on market
59 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+50.9% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 14213

Home prices YoY
1.7%
Rents YoY
-0.5%
Active inventory
185
Price-to-rent
14.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,077 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,363
Tax from tax record
$68 /mo · $818/yr
Insurance
$108
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$646
Net cashflow
$891

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $3,077

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,949
Max offer price $259,900
Occupancy floor 66%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,039 -5% $965 +0% $891 +5% $818 +10% $744
Rent -10% $648 -5% $770 +0% $891 +5% $1,013 +10% $1,134
Rate -1.0pp $1,022 -0.5pp $958 base $891 +0.5pp $824 +1.0pp $756

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
$64,975
Closing costs
$7,797
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?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
796 Columbus Pkwy Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $1,225 93d 1 0.16mi
811 Columbus Pkwy Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 2997 $1,800 $0.60 35d 1 0.17mi
395 Fargo Ave Unit 2 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,300 $1.08 35d 1 0.23mi
501 West Ave Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 2552 $1,700 $0.67 17d 1 0.25mi
501 West Ave Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 1276 $1,700 $1.33 39d 1 0.25mi
885 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 875 $619 $0.71 93d 1 0.27mi
508 Prospect Ave Unit 1 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 1000 $2,250 $2.25 47d 1 0.29mi
608 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,195 $1.00 63d 1 0.32mi
467 Fargo Ave Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $900 73d 1 0.33mi
550 Busti Ave Unit 2 Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 1638 $1,500 $0.92 93d 1 0.34mi
26 York St Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 $1,300 20d 1 0.35mi
26 York St Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 $1,400 52d 1 0.35mi
111 Porter Ave Ste 1 Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $1,275 28d 1 0.35mi
111 Porter Ave Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $1,320 93d 8 0.36mi
111 Porter Ave Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $1,450 28d 1 0.36mi
346 Connecticut St Unit 402 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 $1,575 73d 1 0.37mi
346 Connecticut St Unit 505 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 $1,525 73d 1 0.37mi
346 Connecticut St Unit 503 Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $1,195 73d 1 0.37mi
346 Connecticut St Unit 203 Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 $1,100 52d 1 0.37mi
351 Connecticut St Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.5 1150 $2,150 $1.87 20d 1 0.38mi
935 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 $1,000 35d 1 0.38mi
193 Massachusetts Ave Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $925 $1.32 93d 1 0.39mi
367 Connecticut St Unit 2 Buffalo, NY 2.0 2.0 1150 $3,000 $2.61 59d 1 0.42mi
256 14th St Unit 1 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 800 $1,100 $1.38 63d 1 0.42mi
877 Prospect Ave Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 5136 $1,200 $0.23 61d 1 0.43mi
716 West Ave Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 4796 $1,500 $0.31 35d 1 0.43mi
318 14th St Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 1619 $1,300 $0.80 60d 1 0.44mi
124 Normal Ave Unit 2 Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 1500 $2,000 $1.33 47d 1 0.44mi
395 Connecticut St Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,600 $1.45 28d 1 0.47mi
33 Lakeview Ave Unit 3 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 $1,200 73d 1 0.47mi
96 Fargo Ave Unit Rear Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 675 $1,275 $1.89 73d 1 0.47mi
416 Prospect Ave Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.0 $1,250 93d 1 0.47mi
236 Massachusetts Ave Unit 5 Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 1000 $1,050 $1.05 63d 1 0.47mi
236 Massachusetts Ave Unit 5 Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 1000 $1,100 $1.10 93d 1 0.47mi
157 14th St Unit Upper Rear Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 2924 $1,150 $0.39 52d 1 0.49mi
157 14th St Unit Upper front Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 2924 $1,200 $0.41 52d 1 0.49mi
233 Pennsylvania St Unit 3 Buffalo, NY 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,350 $1.12 59d 1 0.54mi
507 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 950 $1,749 $1.84 20d 1 0.54mi
44 Lowell Pl Buffalo, NY 1.0 1.0 850 $1,200 $1.41 61d 1 0.54mi
161 16th St Buffalo, NY 3.0 1.5 1500 $2,000 $1.33 73d 1 0.59mi

Listing history 30 events

  1. 2026-06-25
    days on market $259,900 Active 161 DOM
  2. 2026-06-22
    days on market $259,900 Active 159 DOM
  3. 2026-06-21
    days on market $259,900 Active 158 DOM
  4. 2026-06-18
    days on market $259,900 Active 155 DOM
  5. 2026-06-17
    days on market $259,900 Active 154 DOM
  6. 2026-06-16
    days on market $259,900 Active 153 DOM
  7. 2026-06-15
    days on market $259,900 Active 152 DOM
  8. 2026-06-13
    days on market $259,900 Active 150 DOM
  9. 2026-06-13
    days on market $259,900 Active 149 DOM
  10. 2026-06-10
    days on market $259,900 Active 147 DOM
  11. 2026-06-09
    days on market $259,900 Active 146 DOM
  12. 2026-06-08
    days on market $259,900 Active 145 DOM
  13. 2026-06-07
    days on market $259,900 Active 144 DOM
  14. 2026-06-03
    days on market $259,900 Active 140 DOM
  15. 2026-06-02
    days on market $259,900 Active 139 DOM
  16. 2026-06-01
    days on market $259,900 Active 138 DOM
  17. 2026-05-31
    days on market $259,900 Active 137 DOM
  18. 2026-03-18
    price $259,900 767-char remark
    Show marketing remark (767 chars)

    Welcome to 758 Niagara St! Located directly across the street from the historic Connecticut St Armory. This double has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per unit. This property is great for either full investment or owner occupied. Plenty of off street parking in the extra long driveway. Upgrades to the property include a tear off roof with new plywood, bathrooms, kitchens with stainless steel appliances and dishwashers, new electric service, new gas line, newer furnace (upper and in the attic), mostly vinyl windows and a rebuilt chimney all 2017-2018. Each unit has its own in-unit laundry including washer and dryer. The basement has both hot water tanks and a boiler which heats the lower unit only. Located 2 minutes to D'Youville and 5 minutes to downtown Buffalo.

  19. 2026-01-14
    listed $265,000 Active 767-char remark
    Show marketing remark (767 chars)

    Welcome to 758 Niagara St! Located directly across the street from the historic Connecticut St Armory. This double has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per unit. This property is great for either full investment or owner occupied. Plenty of off street parking in the extra long driveway. Upgrades to the property include a tear off roof with new plywood, bathrooms, kitchens with stainless steel appliances and dishwashers, new electric service, new gas line, newer furnace (upper and in the attic), mostly vinyl windows and a rebuilt chimney all 2017-2018. Each unit has its own in-unit laundry including washer and dryer. The basement has both hot water tanks and a boiler which heats the lower unit only. Located 2 minutes to D'Youville and 5 minutes to downtown Buffalo.

  20. 2025-07-07
    price $290,000
  21. 2025-04-13
    price $315,000
  22. 2025-01-21
    price $339,999
  23. 2025-01-12
    listed $350,000 Active
  24. 2023-04-03
    soldstatus $270,000
  25. 2023-03-31
    soldstatus $270,000 Closed Sale or Rented
  26. 2023-02-01
    status Under Contract- Do Not Show
  27. 2023-01-30
    listed $265,000 Active
  28. 2017-04-25
    soldstatus $46,850
  29. 2015-10-19
    historical
  30. 2015-08-18
    listed $1,600

ⓘ 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
$818 · $68/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,605 · $217/mo
Expected delta
+$1,787/yr (+$149/mo · 218.4%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥92°F today · 14 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
$36,924
− Mortgage interest
−$14,558
− Property taxes
−$818
− Insurance
−$1,300
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,954
− Management
−$2,954
− Depreciation
−$7,561
Taxable income
$6,779
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,627
After-tax cash flow
$9,070/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 · 2 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $13,000–$39,000 screening

This multi-family property is in good condition with recent upgrades, making it a solid investment opportunity.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint the exterior — Enhances curb appeal and property value
  • Both Upgrade the landscaping — Improves curb appeal and enhances property value
  • Both Install new windows — Enhances energy efficiency 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 38/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary D'youville-Porter Campus F NY #2,062/2,108 Nat'l #38,691/41,679 High Leonardo Da Vinci High School B NY #766/1,100 Nat'l #2,727/17,239

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
B Composite livability gradescore 77/100

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 · 933,037 people
City population
440,021
Metro
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Population (ZIP)
24,107
Household income
$53,870
Rent vs Own
60.5% rent · 39.5% own
Severe rent burden
9% 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
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
Race & ethnicity
White 46% Hispanic / Latino 20% Black 18% Asian 12% Two or more races 10%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 16% Dominican 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Slovak 3% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
16% · Philippines, Canada, India
Languages at home
68% English-only · Spanish 12% Other Asian/Pacific 7% Arabic 3%

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

Price history

+16143.8% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-18 Price Changed $259,900 WNYREIS
  • 2026-01-14 Listed $265,000 WNYREIS
  • 2025-07-07 Price Changed $290,000 WNYREIS
  • 2025-04-13 Price Changed $315,000 WNYREIS
  • 2025-01-21 Price Changed $339,999 WNYREIS
  • 2025-01-12 Listed $350,000 WNYREIS
  • 2023-04-03 Sold (Public Records) $270,000 Public Records
  • 2023-03-31 Sold (MLS) $270,000 WNYREIS
  • 2023-02-01 Pending WNYREIS
  • 2023-01-30 Listed $265,000 WNYREIS
  • 2017-04-25 Sold (Public Records) $46,850 Public Records
  • 2015-10-19 Listing Removed WNYREIS
  • 2015-08-18 Listed $1,600 WNYREIS

Property tax history

+7.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $818 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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