18 Helen St, Buffalo, NY, 14213
About This Home
Located on the West Side, this single-family home presents a fantastic opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers eager to build instant equity. Offering convenient one-level living, the home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, workshop, hobby space, or additional storage. Several major updates have already been completed, including updated electrical wiring and service panel, new flooring, and a full kitchen demolition—providing a clean slate to design the kitchen of your dreams. The roof and gutters are less than 10 years old and remain in good condition. Outside, a long concrete driveway offers plenty of off-street parking, while the spacious fenced in backyard provides ample room for entertaining, gardening, recreation, or future expansion. The home will need new windows, a furnace (existing ductwork is already in place), and a hot water heater, making it an ideal project for someone looking to customize and add value. With much of the heavy lifting already started, this property is ready for its next chapter. Property is being sold as-is.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Composite Siding,Copper Plumbing,PEX Plumbing
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cabin,Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Den,Eat-in Kitchen,Separate/Formal Living Room,Home Office,Storage,Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Laminate,Varies,Vinyl
Heating
- Heating features: Gas,Forced Air,None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000888200004037000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Awning(s),Concrete Driveway,Fully Fenced,Private Yard,See Remarks
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Lot size: 7,196 sqft
- Features: Irregular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 30 x 142
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
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $278 | $3,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $32 | $384 |
| Property Taxes | $78 | $936 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,954 |
| Total | $634 | $7,608 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Price change | $55,000 |
| 2026-07-13 | Listed for sale | $45,000 |
| 2026-07-09 | Contingent | $45,000 |
| 2026-07-03 | Listed for sale | $45,000 |
| 2026-07-01 | Listing removed | $45,000 |
| 2026-06-08 | Listed for sale | $45,000 |
| 2026-06-07 | Contingent | $45,000 |
| 2026-05-31 | Listed for sale | $45,000 |
| 2018-10-25 | Sold | $16,000 |
| 2000-12-29 | Sold | $1,600 |
| 1999-08-13 | Sold | $54,362 |
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