Rarely available, affordable waterfront home directly on the Niagara River, with two existing docks. Impressive cathedral ceiling and beamed Great Room offers incredible water views, sliding glass door, & woodburning fireplace with brick surround. Covered patio welcomes you and your guests to experience river living up close. First floor master bedrm has hardwood floors w/ 2 closets. Updated full bath plus half-bath/laundry room. Main floor also offers den or office. Larger bedrm upstairs walks through to smaller bedrm or dressing rm. Ceramic tile floors in kitchen & formal dining rm. Ample parking, quiet street. Water depth along docks is approx. 3-5', drops off at end of docks to approx. 15'; power for lifts is already in place.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listing by Elizabeth Wilbert• Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Listing by Lombardo Homes & Estates, (516) 316-9974
See all
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 871 N Colony Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 6, 2018
Sold
$226,600
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 2018
Sold
$229,600
$171/sq ft
WNYREIS #B1110718
Jul 9, 2018
Sold
$234,000
$174/sq ft
May 17, 2018
Pending
—
May 8, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2018
Listed
$269,900
$201/sq ft
WNYREIS #B415716
Dec 7, 2012
Sold
$202,500
$151/sq ft
Sep 2, 2012
Listed
$219,900
$164/sq ft
Excellent value for this waterfront home, Right on the beautiful East River and has two docks! Kichen & formal dining room w/ ceramic flooring, 1st flr bedroom w/ hrdwd flrs. Two bedrooms up. Cathedral ceiling & hardwood flring in foyer, great rm w/ cathedral ceiling, WBFP & sliding drs to enclosed patio overlooking river. Updated full bath, first floor laundry, security, brick & vinyl exterior.
WNYREIS #B402491
Feb 22, 2012
Listed
$239,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 1995
Sold
$137,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,781
$145,000 + $406,000
$551,000
2025
$10,781 (+15.8%)
$145,000 + $406,000
$551,000
2024
$9,306 (+2.0%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2023
$9,123 (+2.5%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2022
$8,904 (+4.6%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2021
$8,515 (+13.8%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2020
$7,485 (−0.7%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2019
$7,538 (+2.3%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2018
$7,371 (+1.7%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2017
$7,245 (+1.1%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2016
$7,164 (+12.9%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2015
$6,348 (+1.8%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2014
$6,238
$66,500 + $128,500
$195,000
Tax history for 871 N Colony Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,781
$145,000 + $406,000
$551,000
2025
$10,781 (+15.8%)
$145,000 + $406,000
$551,000
2024
$9,306 (+2.0%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2023
$9,123 (+2.5%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2022
$8,904 (+4.6%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2021
$8,515 (+13.8%)
$99,000 + $220,000
$319,000
2020
$7,485 (−0.7%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2019
$7,538 (+2.3%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2018
$7,371 (+1.7%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2017
$7,245 (+1.1%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2016
$7,164 (+12.9%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2015
$6,348 (+1.8%)
$76,500 + $153,500
$230,000
2014
$6,238
$66,500 + $128,500
$195,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
235 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
1,804
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Erie County
APN
144600A0511900001016000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Room Types: Bedroom, Great Room, Laundry, Office, Den, Entry Foyer
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Sump Pump
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Length: 13.0
Width: 11.0
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 10.0
Room 3 Information
Other
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 4 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 22.00 x 21.00
Length: 22.0
Width: 21.0
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Length: 14.0
Width: 12.0
Room 6 Information
Other
Level: First
Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Length: 14.0
Width: 12.0
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.00 x 7.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 7.0
Room 8 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14.00 x 11.00
Length: 14.0
Width: 11.0
Room 9 Information
Other
Level: First
Dimensions: 14.00 x 10.00
Length: 14.0
Width: 10.0
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Great Room, Home Office, Pantry, Sliding Glass Door(s), Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Programmable Thermostat
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Construction Details: Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Dock, Patio, See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Security Features: Security System Owned
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Deeded Water Rights
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3237
Lot Size Acres: 0.3237
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X235
Lot Features: Flood Zone, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot, Views
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Niagara River
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Deeded Access, River Access, Stream, Water Access
Frontage Length: 60
Frontage Length Remarks: 60
Property Information
Has View
Foundation Details: Poured
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $230,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,245
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Zoned, Baseboard, Hot Water
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,804
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Erie County
APN: 144600A0511900001016000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kaegebein School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Veronica E Connor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Grand Island Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Grand Island, NY • 14072
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
29
19
31
18
47
30
58
39
64
48
77
59
82
65
79
60
76
56
63
45
49
36
37
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
Try the sun simulator tool to see how light moves across the property at different times of day and year.
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$543,000 – $658,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $5,713 in fees.3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.