279 Riverside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 | Listed at $100,000 (Property will be fully vacant at closing). When was the last time a Buffalo duplex hit the market at $100,000 with a Zestimate of $160,000 and comparable sales in the zip code ranging from $270,000–$330,000? Welcome to 279 Riverside Avenue — the deal you've been waiting for, and it's priced to move fast. This 1,560 sq ft two-unit duplex features a vacant 3 bed/1 bath lower unit and a 2 bed/1 bath upper unit with a month-to-month tenant, separate electric and gas meters, a full basement, and a 2+ car detached garage. The lower unit is move-in ready for an owner-occupant or a new tenant, making this a true turn-key opportunity from day one. Recent upgrades include a new HE furnace (2024), all new vinyl windows (2024), updated lower bathroom with new flooring and tub (2024), tear-off roof including the 2nd floor porch roof (~2 yrs), newer concrete sidewalk and driveway (2023), and updated electrical with circuit breakers (~6 yrs). Maintenance-free aluminum siding, glass block windows with vents, and a private 2nd floor porch for the upper unit make this a property tenants will love. At $1,000/month per unit, the net operating income lands at $15,365/year — supporting a 10% cap rate valuation of over $153,000. Buy at $100K and walk into immediate equity. City of Buffalo Certificate of Compliance and Erie County Lead-Free Letter are already in hand — less work for you at closing. Whether you're an investor, a flipper, or an owner-occupant ready to build wealth from the ground up, 279 Riverside checks every box at a price that simply doesn't come around often in this market. Offers due Wednesday, April 30th by 5:00 PM.
Est. $2,394 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 279 Riverside Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
$155,000
$99/sq ft
WNYREIS #B1674667
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
$164,300
$105/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$100,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 2006
Sold
$50,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$446
$8,000 + $127,000
$135,000
2025
$446 (+28.3%)
$8,000 + $127,000
$135,000
2024
$347 (+10.6%)
$4,000 + $58,000
$62,000
2023
$314 (−2.5%)
$4,000 + $58,000
$62,000
2022
$322 (+3.4%)
$4,000 + $58,000
$62,000
2021
$312 (+1.3%)
$4,000 + $58,000
$62,000
2020
$308 (−76.5%)
$4,000 + $58,000
$62,000
2019
$1,308 (+1.4%)
$3,700 + $46,300
$50,000
2018
$1,291 (+3.2%)
$3,700 + $46,300
$50,000
2017
$1,251 (+2.8%)
$3,700 + $46,300
$50,000
2016
$1,217 (+2.3%)
$3,700 + $46,300
$50,000
2015
$1,190 (+337.5%)
$3,700 + $46,300
$50,000
2014
$272
$3,700 + $46,300
$50,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1930
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Erie County
APN
140200A0775700003009000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
N-3R
Residential Zone
The N-3R zone addresses residential areas adjoining the centers of Buffalo's streetcar neighborhoods, generally defined by moderately compact residential blocks, which occasionally include small mixed use buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Concrete
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl
Other Features: Natural Woodwork
Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
# Of Units In Community: 2
# Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
# Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
Multi Unit Financial Information
Operating Expense Includes: See Remarks
Unit Type 1
Unit Description: ,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Porch
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Rent: $900
Actual Rent: $900
Actual Rent Range: 900
Unit Type 2
Unit Description: ,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Porch
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Actual Rent Range: 0
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Aluminum Siding, PEX Plumbing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fence
Fencing: Partial
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.0689
Lot Size Acres: 0.0689
Lot Size Dimensions: 30X100
Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street, Main Thoroughfare
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $62,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,325
Rental Information
Owner Pays: Grounds Care, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water
Rent Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Erie County
APN: 140200A0775700003009000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
PS 65 Roosevelt Academy
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Grabiarz Campus School 79
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buffalo, NY • 14207
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$190,000 – $230,000
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