Fully rehabbed & vacant turnkey opportunity at 57 Riverside Ave in Buffalo’s Riverside neighborhood. This move-in-ready property has been completely updated and sits vacant, ready for immediate occupancy—whether as a primary home, investment, or rental. It offers comfortable living spaces in a convenient location just steps from scenic Riverside Park (an Olmsted-designed gem overlooking the Niagara River), local shops, dining, schools, and easy access to downtown Buffalo and major roadways. Bonus potential: Space at the front allows for the addition of a private driveway—adding valuable off-street parking that many city properties lack and boosting long-term appeal and equity. Ideal for owner-occupants seeking a low-maintenance, updated home or investors looking for a ready-to-rent asset in an affordable, accessible northwest Buffalo neighborhood with parks, river access, and strong everyday convenience.
Riverside, located between the Niagara River and Tonawanda Street, is a residential and industrial Buffalo neighborhood with riverfront parks and working waterfront grit. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Tonawanda Street near Ontario Street, where corner taverns, longtime diners, and small auto shops set a plainspoken streetscape. Brick two-flats and compact single-family houses line side streets, while rail corridors and former factory blocks shape the edges. Riverside Park frames daily routines with shoreline paths and broad lawns. The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park and the Erie Basin Marina sit just south along the water, tying Riverside to Buffalo’s larger lakefront culture.
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Offer insights
57 Riverside Ave · $175,000
$191K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $191K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.7%
Most homes are selling 4% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Hardwood, vinyl, and varied flooring throughout
Full basement
Bedrooms
Two-unit property (bedroom details per unit not provided)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (total)
Kitchen
No kitchen appliance specifics provided
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Covered porch
Fence
Near public transit
Rectangular residential lot (approximately 30 x 110)
Home design
Two-story building
Residential 2-unit zoning
Resale property
Parking
No driveway
Construction
Aluminum and vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water connection
Sewer connected
Financial info
Owner pays water for rental units
Operating expenses include water/sewer
Other
Two total units with separate gas and electric meters (2 each)
Electricity and solar
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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
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
59/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 57 Riverside Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $65,000 and $206,872.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $65K to $207K.