Pending

Price cut: $10K (7/17)

$239,900

161 Margaret Rd, Amherst, NY 14226

4beds

1,267sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1962

5,227 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$189/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Small breakfast barAdjacent dining areaFront coat closetBack small vestibule area

Welcome to this charming cape cod featuring numerous updates for peace of mind and comfort. The furnace, air conditioner, electric panel and service line were all updated in 2025. In 2026, the hot water tank, the kitchen, and sump pump were updated/replaced. The roof was replaced in 2018. The house offers plenty of storage with a pantry, linen closets on both floors, a front coat closet, and a back small vestibule area. The kitchen is wonderfully inviting with a skylight, a small breakfast bar, and an adjacent dining area. With its classic cape cod character and extensive improvements, this home is move-in ready and waiting for you to just move in! Showings begin immediately. Offers reviewed as received.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Pantry, Bedroom on Main Level, Convertible Bedroom
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,267
Total interior livable area: 1,267 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Exterior features: Concrete Driveway

Lot

Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Dimensions: 46 x 112
Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot

Details

Parcel number: 1422890674800001033000
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Poured

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1962

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Connected
Water: Connected, Public
Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Amherst

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $189/sqft
Tax assessed value: $208,000
Annual tax amount: $3,926
Date on market: 6/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 92 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/27/2026	Pending sale	$239,900$189/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1693448 Report a problem
7/17/2026	Price change	$239,900-4%$189/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1693448 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Listed for sale	$249,900+212.4%$197/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1693448 Report a problem
9/27/1996	Sold	$80,000$63/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$208,000
2024	--	$208,000 +87.4%
2023	--	$111,000
2022	--	$111,000
2021	--	$111,000
2020	--	$111,000
2019	--	$111,000
2018	--	$111,000
2017	$3,013 +96.4%	$111,000 +12.1%
2016	$1,534	$99,000
2015	--	$99,000
2014	--	$99,000
2013	--	$99,000 +5.3%
2012	--	$94,000
2011	--	$94,000
2010	--	$94,000 +12.8%
2009	--	$83,300 -2%
2008	--	$85,000
2007	--	$85,000
2006	--	$85,000
2005	--	$85,000 +23.2%
2004	--	$69,000
2003	--	$69,000
2002	--	$69,000 -6.3%
2001	--	$73,600
2000	--	$73,600