Active

$174,900

157 Merrimac St, Buffalo, NY 14214

5beds

1,234sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

3,449 Square Feet Lot

$214,200 Zestimate^®

$142/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Washer and dryer includedUpdated kitchenUpdated plumbing and electricBlacktop drivewayFlexible layoutKitchen appliances included

Welcome to this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-full-bath home in Buffalo’s University Heights district, offering a flexible layout and several key updates. The first floor features four bedrooms and a full bath, while the second floor offers a fifth bedroom, living room, second full bath, and access to a rear balcony. Updated kitchen and bathrooms with kitchen appliances included. Glass block windows in the basement with washer and dryer included. Other key features: updated furnace/central air system (2024), along with updated plumbing and electric. The roof was a full tear-off completed in 1995. Outside, a blacktop driveway leads to a rear parking area accommodating up to four vehicles. Conveniently located minutes from UB South Campus and Main Street, with its variety of shops, restaurants, and amenities. Previously rented for $2,200 per month and currently vacant.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 4

Heating

Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Bedroom on Main Level
Flooring: Carpet, Varies
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,234
Total interior livable area: 1,234 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Other

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Balcony
Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Balcony

Lot

Size: 3,449 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30 x 115
Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot

Details

Parcel number: 1402000794600011027000
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
Foundation: Block

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water: Connected, Public
Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Buffalo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $142/sqft
Tax assessed value: $176,000
Annual tax amount: $2,328
Date on market: 9/3/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$214,200

$197,000 - $231,000

$2,131/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/3/2026	Listed for sale	$174,900+16.6%$142/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1712099 Report a problem
5/23/2025	Listing removed	$2,200$2/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1591250 Report a problem
3/4/2025	Listed for rent	$2,200$2/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1591250 Report a problem
2/25/2025	Listing removed	$2,200$2/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1568071 Report a problem
9/25/2024	Listed for rent	$2,200-98.9%$2/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1568071 Report a problem
4/23/2021	Sold	$150,000-3.2%$122/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1307402 Report a problem
2/25/2021	Pending sale	$154,900$126/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1307402 Report a problem
11/13/2020	Price change	$154,900-6.1%$126/sqft
Source: Gurney Becker & Bourne #B1307402 Report a problem
10/19/2020	Price change	$165,000-5.7%$134/sqft
Source: BECKER PAUL #10927387 Report a problem
9/7/2020	Price change	$175,000-12.5%$142/sqft
Source: BECKER PAUL #10927387 Report a problem
8/25/2020	Listed for sale	$200,000+166.7%$162/sqft
Source: BECKER PAUL #10927387 Report a problem
8/25/2020	Listing removed	$200,000$162/sqft
Source: BECKER PAUL #10927387 Report a problem
8/20/2020	Listed for rent	$200,000$162/sqft
Source: BECKER PAUL #10927387 Report a problem
11/12/2010	Sold	$75,000-6.1%$61/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/7/2010	Listed for sale	$79,900+326.1%$65/sqft
Source: Gurney, Becker & Bourne #B368973 Report a problem
2/20/1996	Sold	$18,750$15/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$176,000 +112%
2024	--	$83,000
2023	--	$83,000
2022	--	$83,000
2021	--	$83,000
2020	--	$83,000 +112.8%
2019	--	$39,000
2018	--	$39,000
2017	$764 +229.4%	$39,000
2016	$232	$39,000
2015	--	$39,000
2014	--	$39,000
2013	--	$39,000
2012	--	$39,000
2011	--	$39,000
2010	--	$39,000
2009	--	$39,000
2008	--	$39,000
2007	--	$39,000
2006	--	$39,000 +95%
2005	--	$20,000
2004	--	$20,000
2003	--	$20,000
2002	--	$20,000
2001	--	$20,000 -55.6%
2000	--	$45,000