#B1616317, Carol Klein, Listing office: HUNT Real Estate Corporation
$99,900 List price
159 Smith St Buffalo, NY 14210
6 beds
2 full
2,468 sqft
0.05 acres
$40 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 159 Smith St
Attention investors! 159 Smith St. is a large 2-unit property featuring a spacious 3-bedroom lower and a 3-bedroom upper, currently bringing in $1,850/month in rental income. This is the perfect value-add opportunity for anyone looking to execute a BRRRR strategy. The property needs work, but with strong rental demand in the area and large unit layouts, the upside is clear. Both units offer solid bones and a layout ideal for future upgrades. Whether you’re looking to renovate and refinance or simply add a cash-flowing asset to your portfolio, this property checks all the boxes.
Highlights
Home typeMulti Family
HeatingNatural Gas, Space Heater(s)
StatusActive
Size2,468 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0463 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingNo Driveway
MLS #B1626932
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Parking: No Driveway
- Heating: Natural Gas, Space Heater(s)
- List Price: $99,900
- Price/SqFt: $40
- Annual Tax Amount: $213
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Year Built: 1890
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,468 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0463 Acres
- MLS Number: B1626932
- MLS Name: NYS
- Office Name: eXp Realty
- Office Phone: (716) 903-3198
- Listing Agent: James Wangelin
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2018 | Home Sold | $150,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,000 | $213 |
| 2022 | $41,000 | $213 |
| 2021 | $41,000 | $905 |
| 2020 | $41,000 | $905 |
| 2019 | $33,000 | $863 |
| 2018 | $33,000 | $851 |
| 2017 | $33,000 | $918 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Reach Academy Charter School
Public Charter KG-4
1.9 mi
•115 Ash St
3
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Public Charter KG-3
2.2 mi
•833 Michigan Ave
2
Martin Luther King Jr #48
Public District PK-4
2.3 mi
•487 High St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,211. The majority of Buffalo, NY residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
51%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Soccer
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Forever 21
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Dominos Pizza
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Mazda
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 159 Smith St
The listing price of 159 Smith St property is $99,900.
The property 159 Smith St is a multi located in Buffalo, New York, 14210.
Active Listing: 159 Smith St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159 Smith St are: Reach Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Martin Luther King Jr #48 (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bilingual Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Buffalo Elementary School of Technology (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Southside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Academy School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), South Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $213 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 18, 2018 for $150,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 159 Smith St is 2,468 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 Smith St is 1890.
This home is located at 159 Smith St in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14210 in the Valley neighborhood. This 2,468 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $99,900.
While more than 221 listings in Buffalo, NY in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 28 listings sold at asking price, and more than 72 were sold below. The number of listings in Buffalo, NY decreased by 0.8% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 17 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $244,420 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.