Beautifully preserved historic brick Victorian offering timeless architectural character and thoughtful updates in a convenient location near the Central Business District and Niagara Street corridor. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features approximately 11-foot ceilings throughout the first and second floors, original wood floors, exposed brick, and multiple decorative Eastlake-style fireplaces. The welcoming entry showcases substantial double exterior doors with an arched transom and a classic curved Victorian staircase accented by a large original-style newel post. The second floor offers two expansive bedrooms, with the primary suite featuring a walkthrough closet leading to an attached five-piece bath. The finished third floor adds versatile living space with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, and access to an attic area with skylights. The full basement provides approximately 9-foot ceilings, glass-block windows, a high-efficiency furnace, new hot water tank (2024), and updated electrical. Additional improvements include a tear-off roof approximately 10 years old and an inviting front porch recently enhanced with Trex decking and metal railings. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich Victorian with impressive scale, original details, and valuable modern updates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$138Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Robert Meredith• Gurney Becker & Bourne
Listing by Keller Williams Realty WNY, (716) 832-3300
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Herman Badillo Community School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
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About West
Village
West Village, located between Delaware Avenue and the Niagara River, is a historic and walkable Buffalo neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a strong architectural identity. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Allen Street and Delaware Avenue, where galleries, cocktail bars, and small restaurants set a late-afternoon-to-late-night rhythm. Landmark homes and restored brick buildings give side streets a quiet, curated feel. The AKG Art Museum and Kleinhans Music Hall anchor the cultural calendar nearby. Independent staples like Allen Street Hardware and Gabriel’s Gate act as everyday touchpoints. Pocket parks and short blocks keep errands and evenings on foot.
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Market insights
55 Whitney Pl · $319,900
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
107.6%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$319,900
Median sale price in this area is $327,127. (2% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Skylights
Ceiling fans
Separate/formal dining room
Entrance foyer
Eat-in kitchen
Separate/formal living room
Pantry
Natural woodwork
Programmable thermostat
Bedrooms
6 total rooms (includes living spaces and laundry) — bedrooms not separately specified
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
One main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas oven
Gas range
Refrigerator
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Programmable thermostat
Exterior features
Open porch
Near public transit
Rectangular residential lot
City street frontage
Home design
Existing property
3 stories
Parking
No garage
No driveway
Security
Owned security system
Construction
Brick construction
Copper plumbing
Asphalt shingle roof
Stone foundation
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity connected (circuit breakers)
Public water connected
Sewer connected
Electricity and solar
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The N-2R zone addresses residential areas adjoining more intensive mixed-use centers, generally defined by compact residential blocks, which occasionally include small mixed use buildings.
Permitted uses
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Park & open space
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 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buffalo, NY • 14201
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Sun exposure
53/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 55 Whitney Pl
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $310,000 and $463,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $310K to $463K.