4 bedroom 2 bath home on beautiful street overlooking the Niagara River in need of your vision. Back right foundation wall in need of immediate repair. Owner who has held the property for over 20 years is unable to do the work himself. Currently the home is occupied with a reliable tenant and is earning $650 monthly, $7,800 per year gross. Great location walking distance to Riverside Park, the Riverwalk, and Unity Island. Owner has made some improvements including copper plumbing installed for both apartments 2005, replacement windows throughout 80% of house within the past 6 years, Dryvit siding and brick facade 1998. Looking for a quick sale. Price reflects work needed. This home could be a real gem once restored. Call now and invest in the city!
Listing by WNY Metro Roberts Realty, (716) 668-2500
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Sale history for 49 Riverside Ave
Date
Event
Price
WNYREIS #B1137564
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$37,000
$22/sq ft
Sep 20, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 29, 2018
Price Changed
$39,900
$24/sq ft
Jul 30, 2018
Listed
$49,900
$30/sq ft
WNYREIS #B1067134
Nov 4, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 24, 2017
Price Changed
$43,000
$26/sq ft
Aug 5, 2017
Listed
$44,900
$27/sq ft
WNYREIS #B1067115
Nov 4, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 24, 2017
Price Changed
$43,000
$26/sq ft
Aug 5, 2017
Listed
$44,900
$27/sq ft
WNYREIS #B480659
Feb 19, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2015
Price Changed
$39,900
$24/sq ft
Jul 20, 2015
Listed
$44,900
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 1994
Sold
$35,100
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$347
$7,000 + $98,000
$105,000
2025
$347 (+43.9%)
$7,000 + $98,000
$105,000
2024
$241 (+10.6%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2023
$218 (−2.5%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2022
$223 (+3.4%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2021
$216 (+1.1%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2020
$214 (−72.8%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2019
$785 (+1.3%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2018
$775 (+3.2%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2017
$751 (+2.8%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2016
$730 (+2.3%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2015
$714 (+338.0%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2014
$163
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
Tax history for 49 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$347
$7,000 + $98,000
$105,000
2025
$347 (+43.9%)
$7,000 + $98,000
$105,000
2024
$241 (+10.6%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2023
$218 (−2.5%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2022
$223 (+3.4%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2021
$216 (+1.1%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2020
$214 (−72.8%)
$4,500 + $38,500
$43,000
2019
$785 (+1.3%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2018
$775 (+3.2%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2017
$751 (+2.8%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2016
$730 (+2.3%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2015
$714 (+338.0%)
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
2014
$163
$4,800 + $25,200
$30,000
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
3,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,660
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Erie County
APN
140200A0775600002013000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Parking
Features: Paved
Interior
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Varies
Other Features: Pull Down Attic Stairs
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: Trash
Unit Type 1
Unit Description: ,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Rent: $350
Actual Rent: $350
Actual Rent Range: 350
Unit Type 2
Unit Description: ,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Rent: $300
Actual Rent: $300
Actual Rent Range: 300
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Construction Details: See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.0758
Lot Size Acres: 0.0758
Lot Size Dimensions: 30X110
Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Zoning Description: Residential 2 Unit
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $30,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $770
Rental Information
Owner Pays: Other, See Remarks
Rent Includes: See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,300 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Erie County
APN: 140200A0775600002013000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
PS 65 Roosevelt Academy
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Grabiarz Campus School 79
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$140,000 – $170,000
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