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235 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14213

4beds
2baths
2,155sqft
$224,900
$104price/sqft
$1,947/moest. monthly cost
$77,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

WELCOME HOME ... This is a perfect opportunity for an owner-occupant to live in the upper w/ a great tenant living below. *** UPPER (vacant): Move-in Ready with over 1039sqft for you to enjoy! This 2-bedroom unit boasts a fully-renovated kitchen w/ brand-new cabinets, countertop & back-splash, updated full bath w/ brand-new vanity, tub surround and fixtures, plus fresh paint, new flooring and many new windows throughout the 2nd floor unit & attic. Attic offers plenty of storage or additional recreational space. Rented for $1500/mo prior to recent updates! *** LOWER (rented, photos from '24): Nicely updated in 2024, this 1116sqft, 2-bedroom, 1 bath offers a spacious living/dining area & eat-in kitchen w/ over-sized pantry and replacement windows through-out. Currently leased to a highly-screened tenant for $1,000/mo w/ advanced rent thru October (higher rents possible, previously rented higher). Tenant pays gas & electric. *** Owners & tenants can both enjoy shared off-street parking & newly covered front porch, separate laundry hook-ups in basement, plus updated electric service including panels & breakers! NOTE: Please excuse the overgrown weeds & junk in the driveway as the focus has been on the interior. All will be cleaned up before closing so the new owners can easily park in the driveway :) *** OPEN HOUSES: THU 7/30 (5-7PM), SAT 8/1 & SUN 8/2 (1-3PM). *** Any & all offers to be reviewed WED 8/5 @ 6PM (earlier submission appreciated). *** Also listed FOR RENT as MLS#: B1702696.

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
45
TransitSome Transit
78
BikeVery Bikeable

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1875

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Composite Siding,PEX Plumbing

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate,Luxury Vinyl,Tile,Varies
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating

  • Heating features: Gas,Baseboard

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,155
  • Total interior livable area: 2,155 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1402000887500006003000
  • Zoning description: Residential 2 Unit
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,356 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular,Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 34 x 126

Parking

  • Parking features: Concrete,Two or More Spaces

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 $1,137$13,644
Home Insurance *$132$1,584
Property Taxes $322$3,864
Electricity $356$4,273
Total$1,947$23,364
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$66,754/yr
40% on housing$58,410/yr
45% on housing$51,920/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
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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

$104This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 14213$109
Erie County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 14213$125
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-16Pending sale$224,900
2026-08-10Listing removed$1,500
2026-07-29Listed for sale$224,900
2025-10-29Listing removed$1,000
2025-10-27Price change$1,000
2025-10-22Price change$1,170
2025-10-15Listed for rent$1,198
2025-02-13Listing removed$1,497
2025-01-24Listed for rent$1,497
2025-01-23Listing removed$1,497
2025-01-22Listed for rent$1,497
2025-01-21Listing removed$1,497
2025-01-19Listed for rent$1,497
2025-01-19Listing removed$1,497
2025-01-07Listed for rent$1,497
2024-04-06Listing removed--
2024-02-11Listed for rent$1,135
2022-09-23Sold$160,000
2022-06-30Pending sale$159,900
2022-06-06Price change$159,900
2022-05-25Price change$189,900
2021-04-30Pending sale$179,999
2021-01-21Listing removed--
2020-07-15Pending sale$179,999
2020-07-07Listed for sale$179,999
2019-01-04Sold$64,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDanielle Buchbinder
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty WNY

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