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71 Carmen Rd, Amherst, NY, 14226

3beds
1baths
1,176sqft
$209,900
$178price/sqft
$1,690/moest. monthly cost
$67,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity awaits at this solid brick ranch in the highly desirable Amherst neighborhood! Situated on a spacious lot, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home has 1,176 square feet of living space, an attached garage, a full basement with additional living space potential, and a wood-burning fireplace. The property features a functional layout, forced-air heating, and central air conditioning. This home is in need of significant renovations and is being sold as-is, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate and build equity. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, the University at Buffalo South Campus, major highways, and all the amenities Amherst has to offer. Bring your vision and restore this property to its full potential. Offers will be reviewed on 7/27/26 at 5pm.

Getting Around

71
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
49
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
3/10
Sweet Home Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1956

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Eat-in Kitchen,Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Laminate,Varies
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,176
  • Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1422890675600004007000
  • Special condition: Estate

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Concrete Driveway

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,280 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular,Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 60 x 138

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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 $1,061$12,732
Home Insurance *$83$996
Property Taxes $300$3,600
Electricity $246$2,954
Total$1,690$20,280
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$57,942/yr
40% on housing$50,700/yr
45% on housing$45,066/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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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

$178This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 14226$178
Erie County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 14226$202
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
2026-08-06Pending sale$209,900
2026-07-16Listed for sale$209,900
1995-06-27Sold$93,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDexter Chow-Yuk
BrokerageHUNT Real Estate ERA

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