Come check out this excellent investment opportunity in South Buffalo! Whether you're looking to owner-occupy and generate rental income, or expand your investment portfolio, this 2 unit home is a smart move. The 1 bedroom upper unit is vacant and move-in ready, with a projected rent of $1,000+ per month. It features a modern kitchen with island—ideal for tenants or personal use, along with a spacious living room and dining space. The 2 bedroom lower unit offers an eat-in kitchen, large living and dining area, and is currently occupied by a reliable long-term tenant who'd prefer to stay. Both units have in-unit laundry. Convenient location near shopping, restaurants, and public transportation makes this a strong rental performer in a high-demand area.
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$159,900
199 Amber St, Buffalo, NY 14220
3beds
1,543sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$163,900 Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$1,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$163,900
$152,000 - $175,000
$1,419/mo
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Dining spaceModern kitchen with islandIn-unit laundryEat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa C Schmidle 716-984-1583,
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Bought with:
John Spaschak, 10301212907
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1601480
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Originating MLS: BuffaloFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Varies
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,543
- Total interior livable area: 1,543 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, One Space
Lot
- Size: 3,811 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 x 127
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001334700006007000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Buffalo
- Subdivision: Buffalo Crk Reservation
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $159,900-5.9%$104/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $169,900$110/sqft |
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| 5/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900$110/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $169,900$110/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900+9.6%$110/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1601480 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/22/2023 | Price change | $950-5%$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,000-16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/20/2021 | Sold | $155,000+244.4%$100/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1342258 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2018 | Sold | $45,000+12.8%$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2018 | Pending sale | $39,900$26/sqft |
Source: Queen City Realty Group LLC #B1110893 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $39,900+398.8%$26/sqft |
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| 2/23/2007 | Sold | $8,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $166,000 +159.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $64,000 +60% |
| 2019 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2017 | $1,019 +328.4% | $40,000 |
| 2016 | $238 | $40,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $40,000 -27.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $55,400 |
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Neighborhood: South Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lorraine Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10South Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Discovery SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
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.
- New York
- Erie County
- Buffalo
- 14220
- South Park
- 199 Amber St
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