223 Merrimac St, Buffalo, NY, 14214
About This Home
Seller will consider offer starting at $189,900. Cash flowing, single-Family Home in Buffalo’s University Heights District grossing $27240 annually between the 5 tenants! Located within walking distance of SUNY University at Buffalo South Campus, this single-family property is a strong option for both investors and owner-occupants. The home offers 5 total bedrooms, including 3 first-floor bedrooms with a full bathroom, and 2 LARGE additional bedrooms with another full bathroom on the second floor, providing flexible living arrangements. The exterior features ample off-street parking with a private driveway. A large rebuilt wooden deck overlooks a sizeable backyard with mature trees that offer natural shade during the summer months. A well-situated property in a high-demand rental and residential area with convenient access to campus, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Appliances Negotiable,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Hardwood,Varies,Vinyl
Heating
- Heating features: Gas,Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,658
- Total interior livable area: 1,658 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000794500005026000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Lot size: 4,024 sqft
- Features: Other,Near Public Transit,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot,Residential Lot,See Remarks
- Lot size dimensions: 30 x 132
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
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Erie County and New York
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $960 | $11,520 |
| Home Insurance * | $103 | $1,236 |
| Property Taxes | $272 | $3,264 |
| Electricity | $274 | $3,288 |
| Total | $1,609 | $19,308 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
| 2024-09-06 | Sold | $193,000 |
| 2024-06-26 | Pending sale | $169,900 |
| 2024-06-12 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
| 2023-04-25 | Sold | $150,000 |
| 2023-02-24 | Pending sale | $159,900 |
| 2022-09-12 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2022-03-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-05-17 | Pending sale | $129,900 |
| 2021-04-30 | Listed for sale | $129,900 |
| 2011-05-12 | Sold | $58,000 |
| 2011-02-23 | Listed for sale | $59,900 |
| 2006-12-22 | Sold | $69,000 |
| 2005-10-03 | Sold | $60,000 |
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