Welcome to 2980 Bowen Road; this 1853 masterpiece is located in the heart of Elma across from Village Green Park. Professionally measured at 3,067 sqft, this one-acre property consists of a 3-car garage w/ workshop & second floor. Wide plank flooring greets you in your foyer with stunning staircase. The family room with gas fireplace leads to the beautiful dining room which is just off of the updated kitchen that includes appliances. Entertain easily with your wet-bar & beverage fridge & two bathrooms located on the 1st floor. The 1st floor office & laundry room are ideal. Your “library” is at the rear of the house & has stunning built-ins & a second fireplace! The back hallway connects the library to the front foyer & boasts a wall of storage space! Your first-floor primary suite has a walk-in closet! Follow the grand staircase to the 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms & full bathroom. The main bedroom upstairs has two closets! Mechanically updated with new roof/skylights (’23), grinder pump (’23), septic (’22), ducts cleaned (’19), updated plumbing, newer furnaces, many replacement windows, 200 amp electric and more! Own a piece of Elma’s history with today’s modern conveniences!
Stunning classic 1853 Elma home in central location directly across from Elma's Village Green Park. This spacious classic front entry greets you with wide plank wood floors, grand staircase and spacious living room with gas fireplace. The large formal dining area includes pass-through to kitchen and additional fireplace. The eat-in kitchen has beautiful pull-out cabinets and two ovens. This home has a first floor bedroom with attached full bath. First floor also includes an office with “secret passageway” to “cigar room” (family room) with another fireplace, wide hallway with access to private yard, laundry room, two half bathrooms, and “sewing room” complete with built-in bar and new beverage fridge (2021). The second floor has 3 additional bedrooms, complete with new carpets (2019), and a full bath. Yard and driveway are on dead end Cemetery Rd. Updates: New septic tank system 2022, air ducts professionally cleaned 2019, new electrical to garage 2019. Brand new Goodman furnace just installed. This home has incredible authentic character that can’t be replicated. Tax records have the wrong square footage. Square footage was remeasured by appraiser.
WNYREIS #B1176516
Jun 7, 2019
Sold
$360,000
$117/sq ft
Mar 21, 2019
Pending
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Mar 12, 2019
Pending
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Mar 6, 2019
Listed
$334,900
$109/sq ft
Stunning classic 1853 Elma home in central location across from Elma's Village Green Park. This spacious classic front entry greets you with wide plank wood floors, grand stair case and spacious living room with gas fireplace. The large formal dining area with pass through to kitchen and additional fireplace. This home has a first floor bedroom with full bath-perfect for in-law suite. Additionally the large eat-in kitchen and breakfast area complete with built in bar. All in additional office, family room with fireplace and large hallway. The second floor has spacious master, large hall area and 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Open porch, private courtyard, 3 car garage all Built in the 1800's this home is one to see it won't last!!
WNYREIS #B1101945
Jun 18, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 12, 2018
Relisted
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Apr 18, 2018
Pending
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Mar 31, 2018
Pending
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Mar 2, 2018
Listed
$319,900
$104/sq ft
WNYREIS #B1052401
Sep 26, 2017
Sold
$305,000
$99/sq ft
Jun 13, 2017
Pending
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Jun 4, 2017
Listed
$299,900
$98/sq ft
WNYREIS #B493224
Aug 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 16, 2016
Price Changed
$299,900
$98/sq ft
May 7, 2016
Price Changed
$330,000
$107/sq ft
Feb 15, 2016
Listed
$335,000
$109/sq ft
WNYREIS #B475487
Nov 6, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2015
Price Changed
$344,900
$112/sq ft
May 22, 2015
Listed
$359,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2005
Sold
$285,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,401 (+2.4%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2024
$6,254 (+1.3%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2023
$6,174
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2022
$6,177 (+2.8%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2021
$6,012 (+0.3%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2020
$5,996 (+1.8%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2019
$5,890 (+0.6%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2018
$5,857 (+3.5%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2017
$5,658 (+10.6%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2016
$5,115 (+2.2%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2015
$5,007 (+2.5%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2014
$4,883
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
Tax history for 2980 Bowen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,401 (+2.4%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2024
$6,254 (+1.3%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2023
$6,174
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2022
$6,177 (+2.8%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2021
$6,012 (+0.3%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2020
$5,996 (+1.8%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2019
$5,890 (+0.6%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2018
$5,857 (+3.5%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2017
$5,658 (+10.6%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2016
$5,115 (+2.2%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2015
$5,007 (+2.5%)
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
2014
$4,883
$1,500 + $9,600
$11,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,681
Year built
1853
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Erie County
APN
144200A1370100001015000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 5
Parking
Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Room Types: Bar, Great Room, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Den, Family Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Length: 13.0
Width: 12.0
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
Length: 15.0
Width: 13.0
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Dimensions: 7.00 x 5.00
Length: 7.0
Width: 5.0
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 22.00 x 14.00
Length: 22.0
Width: 14.0
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.00
Length: 16.0
Width: 15.0
Room 6 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.00 x 13.00
Length: 16.0
Width: 13.0
Room 7 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 18.00 x 17.00
Length: 18.0
Width: 17.0
Room 8 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
Length: 11.0
Width: 9.0
Room 9 Information
Den
Level: First
Dimensions: 9.00 x 9.00
Length: 9.0
Width: 9.0
Room 10 Information
Family Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 23.00 x 17.00
Length: 23.0
Width: 17.0
Room 11 Information
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.00 x 16.00
Length: 16.0
Width: 16.0
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Other Features: Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Great Room, Home Office, Pantry, Bar, Main Level Primary