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$520,000

388 Lafayette Ave Buffalo, NY 14213

8 beds
2 full, 2 partial
3,539 sqft
$147 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 388 Lafayette Ave

Exceptional brick Victorian on a beautifully treed setting, strolling distance to the Elmwood Village. Tremendous period integrity, rich hardwoods, proper moldings, and many vintage fixtures from the grand 1920 era of this build. Gorgeous covered front entry, foyer boasting exquisite hardwood trimmings. Rare side-by side two-family, each unit with hardwood staircase, coffered wood DR ceilings, and 4 spacious BRs. Beautiful leaded glass windows, vintage fixtures, high ceilings, gracious FP mantles (not working WBFP). Enclosed front porches with french doors. Finished 3rd floors, solid foundations, lovely private rear yard, 2 car garage, with west neighbor the beautiful Lafayette High School. Updates incl: roof ‘23, (2) H/E furnaces ‘18, newer windows on west unit, newer HWTs. Separate utilities. Great opportunity with flexible possibilities for home office professional use on one side, featuring 4 working suites, with owner-occupant on other. One side is presently vacant, it was last rented at $2500/mo. A rare vintage property in a great neighborhood, priced to sell!

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
Size3,539 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1920
ParkingConcrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #B1619216
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Interior: Natural Woodwork
  • Total Bedroom Count: 8
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • List Price: $520,000
  • Price/SqFt: $146
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,824
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Colonial Circle, 1/2 block west on Lafayette Ave
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 3,539 SqFt
  • MLS Number: B1619216
  • MLS Name: NYS
  • Office Name: HUNT Real Estate Corporation
  • Office Phone: (716) 818-6430
  • Listing Agent: Amy L Benjamin

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2016
Home Sold
$385,000
Dec 12, 2006
Home Sold
$149,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$300,000$1,824
2022$351,000$1,824
2021$351,000$4,115
2020$351,000$4,115
2019$150,000$3,924
2018$150,000$3,872
2017$150,000$3,651

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

PS 17

Public District PK-4

1.3 mi

1045 W Delavan Ave

7

PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted

Public District PK-4

1.6 mi

874 Amherst St

4

Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel

Public Charter KG-5

1.7 mi

665 Hertel Ave

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 $65,000. Typical income of Buffalo, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

40%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

68%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
47%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • H&MH&M
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 388 Lafayette Ave

The listing price of 388 Lafayette Ave property is $520,000.

The property 388 Lafayette Ave is a multi located in Buffalo, New York, 14213.

Sale Pending: 388 Lafayette Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 388 Lafayette Ave are: PS 17 (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), International School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), West Buffalo Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Native American Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lafayette International School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), McKinley Vocational High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,824 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 28, 2016 for $385,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 388 Lafayette Ave is 3,539 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 388 Lafayette Ave is 1920.

This home is located at 388 Lafayette Ave in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14213 in the Forest neighborhood. This 3,539 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $520,000.

Buffalo, NY housing market in June 2025 saw over 221 listings sold above listed price, more than 28 sold at listed price and over 72 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Buffalo, NY between May and June 2025 decreased by 0.8%. 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.

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