$1,900 Closing Credit¹
#B1587645, Mu Paw, Listing Office: HUNT Real Estate Corporation
$129,900 List price
197 Thompson St Buffalo, NY 14207
$1,543
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,789 sqft
0.1 acres
$73 / sqft
House
Property details
About 197 Thompson St
Located in Buffalo’s growing Black Rock neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers serious upside with key improvements already in place—including a brand-new roof (2023) and a new sump pump (2025) , fenced-in yard, and off-street parking. The bones are solid, and the layout provides great potential for value-add upgrades. Whether you're looking to flip, rent, or build long-term equity, this property is a strong addition to any portfolio. Also, a great opportunity for a first-time buyer ready to put in some work and build sweat equity. Don’t sleep on this one. Offer(s) if any are due 5/8/25 @ NOON.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
Size1,789 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1064 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #B1600899
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Varies
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: No Garage
- Exterior: Concrete Driveway
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- List Price: $129,900
- Price/SqFt: $72
- Annual Tax Amount: $311
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Year Built: 1905
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,789 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1064 Acres
- MLS Number: B1600899
- MLS Name: NYS
- Office Name: Atlas Realty Trading Co LLC
- Office Phone: (716) 868-8372
- Office Email: vanessa@atlasrealtyny.co
- Listing Agent: Danita Looney
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2022 | Home Sold | $75,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | $311 |
| 2022 | $60,000 | $311 |
| 2021 | $60,000 | $1,015 |
| 2020 | $60,000 | $1,015 |
| 2019 | $37,000 | $968 |
| 2018 | $37,000 | $955 |
| 2017 | $37,000 | $900 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Public Charter KG-5
0.9 mi
•665 Hertel Ave
3
PS 65 Roosevelt Early Childhood Center
Public District PK-4
1.4 mi
•249 Skillen St
7
PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Public District PK-4
1.5 mi
•874 Amherst 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 $30,188. Most Buffalo, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
63%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
56%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Popeyes
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Nissan
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 197 Thompson St
The listing price of 197 Thompson St property is $129,900.
The property 197 Thompson St is a house located in Buffalo, New York, 14207.
Active Listing: 197 Thompson St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 197 Thompson St are: Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), PS 65 Roosevelt Early Childhood Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), West Hertel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Native American Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Riverside Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McKinley Vocational High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lafayette International School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $311 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 28, 2022 for $75,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 197 Thompson St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 197 Thompson St is 1,789 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 197 Thompson St is 1905.
This home is located at 197 Thompson St in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14207 in the Black Rock neighborhood. This 1,789 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,900.
While more than 167 listings in Buffalo, NY in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 17 listings sold at asking price, and more than 78 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Buffalo, NY increased by 1.1% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $240,219 and the average listing age was 26 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.