Welcome to 131 Choate Avenue, a warm and inviting South Buffalo home located just steps from McKinley Parkway. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is filled with the beautiful character and craftsmanship the area is known for, including hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and gorgeous original woodwork throughout. The bright and welcoming kitchen offers a cheerful space for everyday meals, while the formal dining room is perfect for gatherings, holidays, and entertaining. A convenient first-floor half bath adds everyday functionality, with three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. A newer furnace and central air provide added peace of mind and year-round comfort. With its charming original features, inviting atmosphere, and desirable South Buffalo location, 131 Choate Avenue is ready to welcome its next owner. Offers will be reviewed as they come in!
Pending
$229,000
131 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
3beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful character and craftsmanshipStained glass windowsConvenient first-floor half bathGorgeous original woodwork throughoutHardwood floorsBright and welcoming kitchen
- 33 days
- 429
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna WNY Inc. 716-825-0600,
Alexandra C Shea 716-982-1813
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1716037
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
- Windows: Leaded Glass
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 120
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001334800004013000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Buffalo Crk Reservation
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,625
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Pending sale | $229,000$183/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+69.6%$183/sqft |
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| 7/8/2016 | Sold | $135,000+3.9%$108/sqft |
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| 7/5/2016 | Pending sale | $129,900$104/sqft |
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| 7/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $129,900$104/sqft |
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| 5/25/2016 | Listing removed | $129,900$104/sqft |
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| 5/23/2016 | Pending sale | $129,900$104/sqft |
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| 5/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $129,900+47.6%$104/sqft |
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| 4/9/2008 | Sold | $88,000-2.1%$70/sqft |
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| 8/12/2007 | Listing removed | $89,900$72/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2007 | Listed for sale | $89,900+124.8%$72/sqft |
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| 8/23/2006 | Sold | $40,000-45.8%$32/sqft |
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| 2/13/2006 | Sold | $73,805$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $214,000 +48.6% |
| 2024 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $144,000 +119.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2017 | $1,356 +247.4% | $65,600 |
| 2016 | $390 | $65,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $65,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,600 -4.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $69,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Abbott McKinley
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Buffalo
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




