Turnkey Two-Family in the Heart of South Buffalo — 798 Abbott Rd Looking for a move-in ready investment or an owner-occupant opportunity with built-in rental income? This beautifully updated two-family on Abbott Rd checks every box. The upper unit is currently occupied with a tenant in place at $1,500/month. The lower unit is vacant and ready for an owner-occupant to move right in, or for an investor to place a tenant of their choice at market rent. This property has been extensively updated, taking the guesswork — and the big-ticket expenses — off your plate. The roof was replaced in 2022, the garage was fully rebuilt in 2023, and the upper unit received a brand new furnace and AC system last year. The lower unit's furnace is newer as well, installed around 2017, and the home features 22 vinyl replacement windows from 2010 along with newer water tanks throughout. That's thousands of dollars in capital improvements already done, meaning whoever buys this gets years of worry-free ownership built right in. Located in the heart of South Buffalo, this property puts you close to shops, restaurants, parks, and everything the neighborhood has to offer — making it just as attractive to tenants as it is to owners. Whether you're an investor looking to add a cash-flowing property to your portfolio, or a buyer looking to live in one unit while the other helps pay the mortgage, 798 Abbott Rd is ready to work for you. Opportunities like this with this much already updated don't last long in this market.
Abbott McKinley, located between South Park Avenue and McKinley Parkway, is a residential and park-adjacent Buffalo neighborhood with early-20th-century housing stock and a tree-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Abbott Road and McKinley Parkway junction, where corner storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services create a steady street rhythm. Brick doubles and compact single-family homes sit on walkable blocks that lead toward the Olmsted parkway system. Cazenovia Park frames the area with lagoons, ballfields, and looping paths. South Park Avenue adds a classic Buffalo commercial corridor feel, while side streets stay quiet and orderly.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full basement
Carpet, hardwood, tile and varying flooring throughout
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Balcony
Porch (open)
Partial fencing
Near public transit
Rectangular lot
Main thoroughfare frontage
Home design
Two-story building
Existing construction
Parking
Detached garage with two spaces
Concrete parking
Two or more parking spaces
Construction
Shake siding
Asphalt roof
Block foundation
Utilities
High-speed internet available
Public water connected
Sewer connected
Financial info
Two-unit building with separate gas and electric meters (2 each)
Operating expense details: see remarks
Other
Resale property
Electricity and solar
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Opportunity knocks!!! This 3/3 double located in the Heart of South Buffalo has limitless potential, the original woodwork and inlaid hardwood floors bring out the old world charm that is pouring from every inch of this home. Add the next chapter this homes rich history!! Long time owner, property is being sold in "AS IS" condition!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$981
$37,000 + $260,000
$297,000
2025
$981 (+20.7%)
$37,000 + $260,000
$297,000
2024
$813 (+10.6%)
$17,000 + $128,000
$145,000
2023
$735 (−2.5%)
$17,000 + $128,000
$145,000
2022
$754 (+3.4%)
$17,000 + $128,000
$145,000
2021
$729 (−0.2%)
$17,000 + $128,000
$145,000
2020
$731 (−65.2%)
$17,000 + $128,000
$145,000
2019
$2,102 (−9.5%)
$8,000 + $82,000
$90,000
2018
$2,324 (+3.2%)
$8,000 + $82,000
$90,000
2017
$2,252 (+359.0%)
$8,000 + $82,000
$90,000
2015
$491 (+0.1%)
$8,000 + $82,000
$90,000
2014
$490
$8,000 + $82,000
$90,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
5,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,006
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,006
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Erie County
APN
140200A1335800001018000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 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
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Buffalo, NY • 14220
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 798 Abbott Rd
$296,640
$1,740 over list price of $295K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $278K to $310K.