86 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14201
About This Home
Investor Special – Victorian Queen Anne mix style Historic Single Family Home in Downtown Buffalo! Located in a beautiful historic neighborhood in downtown Buffalo, this spacious single-family home offers nearly 3,000 sq feet of living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The first floor includes a home office and library, a large bedroom, a full bathroom, a bar area, and expansive living and dining rooms with high cellings, showcasing original woodwork. The layout opens to the kitchen, which overlooks a large patio and backyard. Elegant French doors provide direct access to the outdoor space—perfect for entertaining. The second floor offers 5 additional bedrooms, an extra-large laundry room, and 2 full bathrooms. The Full and large basement includes force air heat and gas water heater, the backyard is fully fenced. This property is an investor special and offers a great opportunity to restore a magnificent home to its full potential. The house requires a new roof, electrical updates, and additional interior and exterior renovations. Ideal for a homeowner looking to customize their dream home or for an investor seeking a high-upside project in a prime downtown location. The property is currently under housing court violations. Please refer to private remarks for additional details. Violation list available. Bring your contractor, your vision, and your highest offer—this one won’t last.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Other,See Remarks
- Construction materials: Other,See Remarks
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor,Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: See Remarks,Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Other,See Remarks
- Flooring: Other,See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other,See Remarks
- Cooling features: Other,See Remarks
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,901
- Total interior livable area: 2,901 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001104400001040000
- Special condition: HUD Owned
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Lot size: 4,883 sqft
- Features: Rectangular,Rectangular Lot,Residential Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 37 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 | $884 | $10,608 |
| Home Insurance * | $76 | $912 |
| Property Taxes | $250 | $3,000 |
| Electricity | $479 | $5,753 |
| Total | $1,689 | $20,268 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2022-11-10 | Sold | $184,565 |
| 2019-09-25 | Listing removed | $214,841 |
| 2019-09-24 | Price change | $214,841 |
| 2019-09-23 | Price change | $214,498 |
| 2019-09-22 | Price change | $214,873 |
| 2019-09-19 | Price change | $214,445 |
| 2019-09-18 | Price change | $214,486 |
| 2019-09-16 | Price change | $214,049 |
| 2019-09-14 | Price change | $214,074 |
| 2019-09-11 | Price change | $214,152 |
| 2019-09-07 | Price change | $213,159 |
| 2019-09-06 | Price change | $212,766 |
| 2019-08-31 | Price change | $214,240 |
| 2019-08-29 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2007-08-31 | Sold | $118,000 |
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