Ideal city setting in the heart of the Elmwood Village with a three block garden corridor, vintage street lights and a community oriented street. Classic American four square in beautiful condition, boasting an inviting front porch. Many architectural features include stained and leaded glass windows. The first-floor layout includes formal living and dining rooms, each with a gas fireplace, an inviting den with many built-in bookshelves, wainscoting and hardwood floors throughout. An updated fully-applianced kitchen, with an island, white cabinetry, an eating area and a large walk-in butler's pantry. There is also a powder room. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and an updated full bath. The exciting third floor has a vaulted ceiling and could have many uses including a Family Room, Media Room, work out space or home office. There is a large walk-in closewt and a full bathroom with spa like features including a soaking tub and a walk-in shower. There is a dedicated indoor sprinkler system. Updated mechanicals, loads of basement storage and a laundry room make up the full basement. Fenced-in fully landscaped sunny yard includes a large deck and a former garage which is great for storage. The updates are extensive including the following: - Kitchen renovation with new electrical 2018 -2nd floor bath renovation with new plumbing stack 2018 -New concrete for driveway and front walk 2019 -replaced front steps 2019 -Backyard deck and fence 2020 -Complete third floor renovation with new plumbing, HVAC split units and new additional electrical 2021 -Garage gutters replaced 2021 -Repointing of fireplaces and gas inserts 2023 -Tear off roof, new gutters and copper flashing 2023 -New appliances (dishwasher, washer and dryer) 2025 -Tankless hot water system-2025 Offers if any are due by 4PM on Tuesday November 11. 2025.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Kristan Andersen• Gurney Becker & Bourne
•716-849-1234 (broker)
•gbb@gurneyrealestate.com (broker)
Listing by Tracy Heneghan• Gurney Becker & Bourne
•716-849-1234 (broker)
•gbb@gurneyrealestate.com (broker)
Contact: 716-480-0000
Bought with Tracy Heneghan• Gurney Becker & Bourne
Listing by Towne Housing Real Estate, (716) 264-4135
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Sale history for 139 Dorchester Rd
Date
Event
Price
WNYREIS #B1648765
Jan 23, 2026
Sold
$681,000
$340/sq ft
Nov 14, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 5, 2025
Listed
$650,000
$325/sq ft
WNYREIS #B466531
Mar 18, 2015
Sold
$334,000
$167/sq ft
Jan 6, 2015
Listed
$309,900
$155/sq ft
Quintessentual, historic 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 4-sq on Buffalo's most desirable street. Ideal urban setting with old-fashion feel. Stroll up Dorchester's community-tended, 3 block garden corridor, w/ vintage street lites & Norman Rockwell appeal, & arrive @ the heart of Elmwood Village. A multi-generational block w/ half-century living history of community celebrations & connection, experience the City of Good Neighbors at its finest. Step inside this 4-sq spacious, open flr plan & enter a quiet world of your own, one bathed in nat'l light & beautiful garden views. Execellent, upgraded mechanics,
Public Records
Jun 23, 2010
Sold
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 2003
Sold
$159,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,645 (−24.8%)
$100,000 + $398,000
$498,000
2024
$2,186 (+10.6%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2023
$1,976 (−2.5%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2022
$2,027 (+3.4%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2021
$1,961 (−0.2%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2020
$1,966 (−59.4%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2019
$4,841 (+1.3%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2018
$4,776 (+3.2%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2017
$4,629 (+2.8%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2016
$4,503 (+2.2%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2015
$4,405 (+337.0%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2014
$1,008
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
Tax history for 139 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,645 (−24.8%)
$100,000 + $398,000
$498,000
2024
$2,186 (+10.6%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2023
$1,976 (−2.5%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2022
$2,027 (+3.4%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2021
$1,961 (−0.2%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2020
$1,966 (−59.4%)
$89,800 + $300,200
$390,000
2019
$4,841 (+1.3%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2018
$4,776 (+3.2%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2017
$4,629 (+2.8%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2016
$4,503 (+2.2%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2015
$4,405 (+337.0%)
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
2014
$1,008
$30,200 + $154,800
$185,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
5,520 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,003
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Erie County
APN
140200A0887600005042000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
N-4-30
Single-Family Zone
The N-4-30 zone addresses areas that are composed primarily of single-family homes on moderately compact lots of at least 30 feet in width.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Room Types: Laundry, Living Room, Office, Den, Entry Foyer, Family Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Room 1 Information
Family Room
Level: Third
Dimensions: 19.00 x 19.00
Length: 19.0
Width: 19.0
Room 2 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
Length: 15.0
Width: 12.0
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
Length: 15.0
Width: 14.0
Room 4 Information
Foyer
Level: First
Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Length: 11.0
Width: 10.0
Room 5 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.00
Length: 16.0
Width: 15.0
Room 6 Information
Den
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 10.0
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Length: 13.0
Width: 10.0
Room 8 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Length: 14.0
Width: 13.0
Room 9 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Length: 13.0
Width: 10.0
Room 10 Information
Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14.00 x 10.00
Length: 14.0
Width: 10.0
Laundry Information
Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer