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179 Villa Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14216

2beds
2baths
1,482sqft
$185,000
$125price/sqft
$1,520/moest. monthly cost
$60,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Endless possibilities at 179 Villa Ave., a duplex currently used as a single family home. The 2nd floor is styled as a 2nd bedroom and family room with full bath. May convert back into a 2 family home for rental income, in-law suite or use the entire 2nd floor as a primary suite with sitting area. Plumbing is still intact to add your touch to recreate the 2nd floor kitchen as desired. Stress less with updated big ticket item: boiler (2022). Enjoy your back deck and the conveniences of living steps away from shopping & entertainment. Selling as-is; seller will not do any repairs.

Getting Around

72
WalkingVery Walkable
40
TransitSome Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Ps 81Grades PK-80.5 mi
4/10
Grabiarz Campus School 79Grades PK-81.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Composite Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other,See Remarks,Duplex
  • Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Sump Pump

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Varies,Vinyl

Heating

  • Heating features: Gas,Radiator(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,482
  • Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath,Low Threshold Shower

Details

  • Parcel number: 1402000784000002012000
  • Zoning description: Residential 2 Unit
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Open,Porch
  • Exterior features: Deck,Fully Fenced
  • Fencing: Full

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,001 sqft
  • Features: Near Public Transit,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot,Residential Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 30 x 100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Concrete,Garage,One Space
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Erie County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $935$11,220
Home Insurance *$74$888
Property Taxes $265$3,180
Electricity $246$2,954
Total$1,520$18,240
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$52,114/yr
40% on housing$45,600/yr
45% on housing$40,533/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.9%
-0.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$125This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 14216$186
Erie County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 14216$223
Erie County$190

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-06Listed for sale$230,000
2024-01-03Sold$175,000
2023-10-19Pending sale$149,900
2023-10-12Listed for sale$149,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentGeraldine Sankoh
BrokerageGeraldine Sankoh

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