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#B1606823, Shannon L McNichol, Listing Office: Nichol City Realty
$789,900 List price
639 Lafayette Ave Buffalo, NY 14222
$9,380
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 3 partial
4,086 sqft
0.2 acres
$193 / sqft
House
Property details
About 639 Lafayette Ave
Grand Elmwood Village home with exceptional classic features; hardwood floors, leaded windows, natural woodwork, and incredible character! Welcoming pillared front porch and front door with leaded windows opens to impressive two story-foyer with gorgeous original windows at stair landing. Spacious and bright living room boasts pocket doors, fireplace, and ornate mantle. Formal dining room features wainscoting detail, fireplace & mantle, and beautiful chandelier; tiled and window-lined sunroom solarium off the back of dining room is perfect for plants or bar cart area! Traditional den/study makes an excellent office space, with plenty of built ins. Kitchen includes island, glass front cabinetry and two additional walk in pantry spaces, one with extra sink. Convenient first floor powder room and laundry room! Five large second floor bedrooms, one including a fabulous solarium overlooking private yard and half bath. Full hallway bath boasts jacuzzi tub shower and linen closet; classic hallway built ins for extra storage. Fully finished third floor offers two spacious bonus rooms and full bath with tile floor and clawfoot tub. Fantastic screened porch features vaulted ceilings and is incredible entertaining space. Enjoy two car detached garage, partially fenced yard, and central air. Location cannot be beat; walk out to Elmwood Village shops and restaurants and excellent proximity to Delaware Park, AKG Museum, Medical Campus, and more!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Other
Size4,086 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1641 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
MLS #B1600928
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Interior: Attic, Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Library, Other, See Remarks, Walk-In Pantry, Natural Woodwork
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
- Exterior: Concrete Driveway, Fence, Porch, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Cooling: Central Air, Other
- List Price: $789,900
- Price/SqFt: $193
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,962
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Lafayette Avenue between Delaware and Elmwood Avenues.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 4,086 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1641 Acres
- MLS Number: B1600928
- MLS Name: NYS
- Office Name: MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
- Office Phone: (716) 864-6757
- Listing Agent: Susan D Lenahan
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $570,000 | $2,962 |
| 2022 | $570,000 | $2,962 |
| 2021 | $570,000 | $10,562 |
| 2020 | $570,000 | $10,562 |
| 2019 | $385,000 | $10,073 |
| 2018 | $385,000 | $9,939 |
| 2017 | $385,000 | $9,371 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
PS 17
Public District PK-4
0.8 mi
•1045 W Delavan Ave
7
PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Public District PK-4
1.5 mi
•874 Amherst St
3
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•1095 Jefferson Ave
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 $75,746. Typical income of Buffalo, NY residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
66%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Music Concerts
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Volkswagen
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 639 Lafayette Ave
The listing price of 639 Lafayette Ave property is $789,900.
The property 639 Lafayette Ave is a house located in Buffalo, New York, 14222.
Active Listing: 639 Lafayette Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 639 Lafayette Ave are: PS 17 (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), International School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Frank a Sedita School #30 (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), West Buffalo Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lafayette International School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Health Sciences Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,962 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 639 Lafayette Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 3 half bathrooms.
The property 639 Lafayette Ave is 4,086 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 639 Lafayette Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 639 Lafayette Ave in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14222 in the Delaware / West Ferry neighborhood. This 4,086 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $789,900.
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. In April 2025 in Buffalo, NY there were 1.1% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 26 days, the median list price was $240,219.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.