34 Alabama St, Buffalo, NY, 14204
About This Home
Welcome to 34 Alabama Street in the heart of Buffalo’s historic Old First Ward, a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained 2-family property with an additional large buildable corner lot offering endless future potential! Ideally situated at the corner of South Street and Alabama Street, this property combines owner-occupant comfort, investment versatility, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Downtown Buffalo, the Buffalo River, and the rapidly developing waterfront district. The spacious first-floor unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, some newer major mechanics, newer carpeting throughout all bedrooms, and the convenience of in-unit laundry. The upper unit also offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, filled with natural light throughout, plus in-unit laundry, a tankless hot water system, and a spacious eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Both tenants are great long-term and would love to stay!! Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard along with an oversized fenced-in corner lot that opens the door to future development opportunities, expansion, additional parking, outdoor entertainment space, or possible new construction. Whether you're looking to owner occupy, expand your investment portfolio, or capitalize on Buffalo’s continued growth, this property checks all the boxes. Located just moments from Buffalo RiverWorks, Canalside, and the scenic waterfront trails, this home offers easy access to local restaurants, breweries, parks, marinas, and entertainment venues. Conveniently close to Downtown Buffalo, major highways, KeyBank Center, and the Larkin Square district, the location provides the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and urban accessibility. Open House Saturday 5/16 from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Skylights
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Laminate,Varies
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas,Other,See Remarks,Baseboard,Hot Water,Radiant
- Cooling features: Other,See Remarks
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,671
- Total interior livable area: 2,671 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001224800005010100
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered,Porch
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Lot size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 147 x 25
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete,One Space
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- 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 | $1,339 | $16,068 |
| Home Insurance * | $208 | $2,496 |
| Property Taxes | $379 | $4,548 |
| Electricity | $441 | $5,296 |
| Total | $2,367 | $28,404 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Listed for sale | $274,900 |
| 2020-05-10 | Listing removed | $875 |
| 2020-05-08 | Listed for rent | $875 |
| 2020-02-06 | Listing removed | $885 |
| 2020-01-07 | Listed for rent | $885 |
| 2017-04-08 | Listing removed | $785 |
| 2017-04-07 | Listed for rent | $785 |
| 2013-12-19 | Sold | $51,500 |
| 2010-04-27 | Sold | $57,500 |
View on Zillow