Exceptional Investment Opportunity! Welcome to this meticulously maintained brick front Muti-Unit. Offering * 2 spacious Upper/Lower Apts; 2 Bed 1 Bath (Lower ) & 3 Bed 1 Bath (Upper) . This is an ideal addition to any investment portfolio or a perfect owner-occupant opportunity. Each apartment features a bright and functional layout w/ spacious living areas, large bedrooms, updated baths, large closets, ceiling fans, and desirable eat-in kitchens complete with pantries. Recent improvements include updated flooring throughout the entire property, featuring laminate flooring in the living rooms, kitchens, and hallways, along with wall-to-wall carpeting in all bedrooms. The upper apartment flooring, stairs, and landing were updated in 2021, while the lower apartment received new flooring in 2023.Bathroom renovations in both apartments (2021), a new garage door replacement for the upper unit (2025), lower apartment shower valve replacement (2025), and a hydraulic backup sump system installed in 22/23. Energy-efficient Low-E windows and an upgraded tankless boiler system provide on-demand hot water and heat while enhancing efficiency and reducing maintenance concerns. Exterior features include attractive curb appeal, professional landscaping, a large concrete driveway with parking for up to seven vehicles, and a detached two-car garage with separate garage doors and openers for each apartment. The beautifully maintained backyard offers a partially fenced yard, paver patio, mature gardens, and plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining. Additional highlights include a common laundry room, separate living spaces for tenant privacy, and a complete tear-off architectural roof installed in 2006. The clean mechanical areas and overall condition reflect the exceptional care this property has received over the years. Whether you’re seeking strong rental income, a multi-generational living arrangement, or the opportunity to live in one unit while offsetting expenses with rental income from the other, this move-in-ready duplex delivers outstanding value & low-maintenance ownership. A Must see to Appreciate!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$154Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by John Santora III• Keller Williams Realty WNY
Listing by MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc., (716) 689-7800
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Maryvale Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Maryvale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Maryvale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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About St.
Barnabas
St. Barnabas, located between Harlem Road and Union Road, is a residential and commercial Cheektowaga neighborhood with mid-century side streets and a retail-lined corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Harlem Rd and Clinton St intersection, where plazas, diners, and service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Housing reads as postwar capes and ranches with tidy setbacks and mature trees. Stiglmeier Park adds ballfields, courts, and open lawns that shape the area’s outdoor routine. The Walden Galleria and nearby big-box strips pull shopping and dining toward the eastern edge. Main arterials keep the layout practical, while quieter blocks hold the neighborhood’s calm.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished basement
Hardwood, resilient, tile, vinyl, and varied flooring throughout
Gas water heater
Bedrooms
One unit with 3 bedrooms
One unit with 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms total (one full bath in each unit)
Kitchen
Each unit includes an oven/range, refrigerator, and eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Common area laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Resilient
Tile
Vinyl
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas hot water heating
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Rectangular residential lot with city street frontage
Home design
Two-story multi-unit property (2 total units)
Brick construction
Resale condition
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Concrete driveway
Garage door opener
Construction
Brick exterior
Block foundation
Existing structure
Utilities
Public water connected
Sewer connected
Financial info
Property contains 2 separate gas meters and 2 separate electric meters
Owner pays water; rent includes water
Unit rents: one unit at $1,300, the other at $1,400
Operating expense details: see remarks
Electricity and solar
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If you're looking for a great investment property, a home with lots of income potential, this is the one. It is extremely well maintained. With good mechanicals and all separate utilities. Boilers are both new in 2016. They are tankless, navien combi 240 k btu boilers that provide on demand hot water and heat. Over 20 K invested in these alone.
WNYREIS #B491357
Sep 16, 2016
Sold
$142,500
$69/sq ft
Jun 27, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2016
Price Changed
$139,000
$67/sq ft
May 23, 2016
Relisted
—
Apr 5, 2016
Pending
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Mar 17, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 8, 2016
Listed
$139,900
$67/sq ft
Immaculate 3/2 double in Raised Ranch style. This has been totally updated. Maintenance free exterior with complete tear off Architectural roof 2006, Energy efficient Low E windows with transferable Lifetime Warranty, 2 car detached garage with openers, fenced yard, stamped concrete, & paver patio. Interior features include updated large eat in kitchens incl. appliances, wall to wall carpeting, new flooring, ceiling fans, common laundry, large closets & updated baths. You won't want to miss this home! New electrical service to house & 2 new circuit breaker panels installed February 2016.
Public Records
Jun 15, 1995
Sold
$100,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,894
$13,000 + $224,000
$237,000
2025
$7,894 (+2.0%)
$13,000 + $224,000
$237,000
2024
$7,738 (+4.0%)
$13,000 + $224,000
$237,000
2023
$7,443 (+1.1%)
$13,000 + $224,000
$237,000
2022
$7,364 (+13.3%)
$13,000 + $224,000
$237,000
2021
$6,497 (+5.9%)
$13,000 + $176,000
$189,000
2020
$6,137 (+3.5%)
$11,600 + $121,100
$132,700
2019
$5,932 (+2.5%)
$11,600 + $121,100
$132,700
2018
$5,785 (+2.0%)
$11,600 + $121,100
$132,700
2017
$5,671 (+15.8%)
$11,600 + $121,100
$132,700
2016
$4,898 (+0.3%)
$11,600 + $121,100
$132,700
2015
$4,882 (+1.3%)
$11,600 + $101,300
$112,900
2014
$4,817
$11,600 + $101,300
$112,900
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,080
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,080
Year built
1962
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Erie County
APN
143089A0921800007047000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
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 94° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buffalo, NY • 14225
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Buffalo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
12.5 hrs
7.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 288 Meadowlawn Rd
$308,244
$12K under list price of $320K
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