$499,900

189 Virginia St Buffalo, NY 14201

$5,936
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full
1,928 sqft
0.05 acres
$259 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 189 Virginia St

Embrace the potential of this historic Buffalo brick home, ideal for owner-occupants to pick thier own finishings. Boasting 1,928 sq ft, this property offers a unique opportunity to create your dream residence or investment. You can take advantage of a modern, open floor plan designed by expert craftsmen, or choose to invest and complete the restoration yourself using our design and architectural plans. This home features two spacious units: *Front Apartment (1,601 sq ft)**:Providing ample space for comfortable living. *Rear Apartment (327 sq ft)**: This unit is perfect as an in-law suite, for generating rental income, or as private owner's quarters. Close to downtown, casinos, craft brewing, Sabres, shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions - minutes from the Bills. For medical professionals - close to Buffalo hospitals. Too many improvements to list.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
Size1,928 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #R1594488

Summary

  • MLS Number: R1594488
  • MLS Name: NYS
  • Office Name: EXP Realty
  • Office Phone: (716) 901-6365
  • Listing Agent: Jennifer Genovese

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traditional-style home featuring brick siding, a chimney, and fence

$499,900

189 Virginia St

$5,936

closing credit¹

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 12, 2023
Home Sold
$130,000
Feb 16, 2022
Home Sold
$55,000
Dec 17, 2020
Home Sold
$40,000
Sep 26, 2014
Home Sold
$20,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$66,000$342
2022$66,000$342
2021$66,000$768
2020$66,000$768
2019$28,000$732
2018$28,000$722
2017$28,000$681

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School

Public Charter KG-3

1.0 mi

833 Michigan Ave

3

Reach Academy Charter School

Public Charter KG-4

1.0 mi

115 Ash St

2

Martin Luther King Jr #48

Public District PK-4

1.7 mi

487 High St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,333. The majority of Buffalo, NY residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

60%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
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?

62%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

This home is located at 189 Virginia St in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14201 in the Columbus neighborhood. This 1,928 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.

Over 132 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Buffalo, NY. In the same period over 101 listings were sold below the listed price and 14 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Buffalo, NY decreased by 3.2% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 32 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $240,162 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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