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243 Mackinaw St, Buffalo, NY, 14204

3beds
1baths
1,188sqft
$149,900
$126price/sqft
$1,335/moest. monthly cost
$53,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Seller will entertain offers between $139,900 and $160,000+. Welcome to 243 Mackinaw Street in Buffalo’s historic Old First Ward! Offering nearly 1,200 square feet, this 1.5-story bungalow-style home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, plus a bonus/flex space that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom, home office, or hobby room. The functional layout includes a first-floor bedroom, first-floor laundry, and a spacious living and dining area with built-in shelving. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch, rear patio, fully fenced backyard, and mature shade tree providing natural privacy. Beyond the home, there’s plenty to enjoy right within the neighborhood. Parks, kayak launches, coffee shops, breweries, a community garden, art, recreation, and neighborhood gathering spots are all nearby, with easy access to the Buffalo River and the growing Ohio and Chicago Street corridors. Downtown Buffalo, Larkinville, KeyBank Center, Canalside, and the Outer Harbor are all just minutes away. You’ll even have a front-row seat to one of Buffalo’s well-known neighborhood parade routes. Whether you’re an investor, first-time buyer looking to build equity, or someone ready to make a home your own, 243 Mackinaw offers plenty of opportunity in one of Buffalo’s original neighborhoods. Showings begin immediately. *Tax record states 5 bedrooms; however, home is consistent with 3 bedroom spaces and 1 bonus/flex space per floorplan.

Getting Around

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
40
TransitSome Transit
56
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Copper Plumbing

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Oven,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 16.20 x 6.90

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 15.20 x 12.90

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14.70 x 11.50

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 16.50 x 12.10

Features

  • Separate/Formal Dining Room,Living/Dining Room,Bedroom on Main Level
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Laminate,Varies

Heating

  • Heating features: Gas,Baseboard,Wall Furnace

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,188
  • Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11.30 x 10.10

Laundry

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 8.40 x 6.90

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 17.11 x 13.70

Other

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14.70 x 7.50

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1402001224000005006000
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Patio & porch: Covered,Porch
  • Exterior features: Fully Fenced
  • Fencing: Full

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,613 sqft
  • Features: Near Public Transit,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot,Residential Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 25 x 100

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage,No Driveway

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Winter Weather
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 $757$9,084
Home Insurance *$118$1,416
Property Taxes $214$2,568
Electricity $246$2,954
Total$1,335$16,020
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$45,771/yr
40% on housing$40,050/yr
45% on housing$35,600/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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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

$126This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 14204$78
Erie County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 14204$94
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
2026-08-10Price change$139,900
2026-07-08Listed for sale$149,900
2022-11-07Sold$69,900
2016-12-29Sold$30,000
2016-11-02Pending sale$24,900
2016-10-19Listed for sale$24,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristopher Kacala
BrokerageHUNT Real Estate ERA

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