427 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213

$262,500
5
BD
2
BA
2,068
SqFt

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Sold Price
$262,500
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
22
Closing Date
May 12, 2026
MLS#
B1660308
Subtype
Residential
Style
Duplex
Architectural Style
Duplex
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area
2,068
Lot Size
8,125
Acres
0.19
Subdivision
Stevens Surv
Neighborhood
Stevens Surv
MLS Area Major
Buffalo City

Property Description

Welcome to your new home or investment opportunity at 427 Forest Ave— featuring a rare extra lot with an impressive total frontage of 65 feet! Perfectly positioned directly across from the iconic Richardson Hotel and just a short walk to the vibrant Elmwood Village, this spacious two-unit property offers the ideal blend of location, updates, and long-term potential for both investors and owner-occupant buyers alike. Boasting 2,068 square feet, this well-maintained multi-family home features a lower unit with 2 bedrooms and an upper unit with 3 bedrooms, providing flexible living arrangements and strong rental possibilities. Each unit offers a spacious eat-in kitchen, has been freshly painted, and showcases brand new carpeting throughout, creating a clean and move-in ready feel. Major mechanical updates bring peace of mind, including separate utilities and updated electrical panels for both units. The lower unit is equipped with comfortable radiant heating, while the upper unit features a brand new furnace and new ductwork installed in 2025. Most windows throughout the home are vinyl, helping support energy efficiency and low maintenance living. Step outside and enjoy the welcoming front porch, plus take advantage of the additional lot — a standout feature that offers added privacy, expansion possibilities, or future development potential in this highly desirable area. Whether you are looking to expand your portfolio or live in one unit while generating income from the other, this property checks all the boxes. Showings begin immediately — don’t miss your chance to own a fantastic multi-family home in one of Buffalo’s most sought-after locations! Open House this Friday 2/27 from 5pm-7pm!

Additional Information

Exterior Features
Awning(s)
Taxes
$1,115
Property Description
Duplex
Flooring
Carpet, Varies, Vinyl
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Gas, Baseboard, Forced Air
Stories
2
Levels
Two
Roof
Architectural, Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Parking Features
No Driveway
School District
Buffalo

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Listing courtesy of HUNT Real Estate Corporation. Contact: 716-473-9000

Selling Office: HUNT Real Estate Corporation.