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785 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14216

4beds
3baths
2,473sqft
$449,900
$182price/sqft
$3,506/moest. monthly cost
$140,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home offering over 2,400 square feet of living space in one of North Buffalo's most sought after locations. Just steps from Delaware Park and Hertel Avenue, you'll enjoy easy access to Buffalo's premier restaurants, shops, cafes, festivals, and everything this vibrant neighborhood has to offer. Inside, you'll find a perfect blend of character, comfort, and functionality with dramatic remote controlled skylights that fill the living spaces with natural light. The expansive primary suite serves as a private retreat, featuring vaulted ceilings, a walk in closet, and direct access to the porch. The kitchen offers granite countertops, soft close cabinetry, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Additional upgrades include a soft water system, tankless hot water heater, updated exterior siding, and a brand new complete tear off roof installed in 2026 with a transferable 20 year warranty, offering peace of mind for years to come. Homes offering this combination of size, updates, and walkability to both Delaware Park and Hertel Avenue don't come along often. Move in ready and easy to show, this is an excellent opportunity to own a spacious home in one of North Buffalo's most desirable neighborhoods.

Getting Around

75
WalkingVery Walkable
40
TransitSome Transit
58
BikeBikeable

Schools

3/10
Ps 81Grades PK-80.8 mi
3/10
Dr George Blackman EccGrades PK-40.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Blown-In Insulation,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Two Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Gas Cooktop,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Area,Pantry,Bedroom on Main Level,Bath in Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Varies
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Gas,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,473
  • Total interior livable area: 2,473 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1402000788100002036000
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Porch
  • Exterior features: Concrete Driveway

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,998 sqft
  • Features: Near Public Transit,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot,Residential Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 40 x 100

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage

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
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
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 $2,274$27,288
Home Insurance *$180$2,160
Property Taxes $644$7,728
Electricity $408$4,904
Total$3,506$42,072
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$120,205/yr
40% on housing$105,180/yr
45% on housing$93,493/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

$182This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 14216$184
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
2026-07-28Price change$449,900
2026-07-01Price change$479,900
2026-06-23Price change$489,000
2026-06-15Listed for sale$499,000
2021-08-17Listing removed--
2021-08-13Listed for sale$399,900
2016-06-21Sold$245,000
2016-04-25Pending sale$249,900
2016-04-18Listed for sale$249,900
2013-03-01Sold$214,000
2012-10-25Listing removed$219,900
2012-05-25Price change$219,900
2012-04-21Price change$229,900
2012-03-23Listed for sale$234,900
2002-11-14Sold$84,000
2001-07-19Sold$83,600

For Sale by Agent

AgentCharles J Giovino Jr.
BrokerageMJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.

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