Welcome to 285 West Ave! This Lower Westside double is a great Investment or Owner-Occupant opportunity! Well-maintained two-unit home featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath in the upper and 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths in the lower which offers flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. The upper unit has been completely renovated and is move-in ready, featuring modern updates and a fresh, inviting feel. The lower unit has tons of square footage with a bonus room that could be an office or additional bedroom. Carpet in the lower unit has hidden the hardwood floors for years and are ready to be revealed. All appliances convey with the property including washers and dryers that are located in each unit. The property includes a private driveway with a detached garage for convenient off-street parking. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors, along with a covered patio area ideal for gatherings in any weather. Whether you’re looking to generate rental income, live in one unit while renting the other, or add to your investment portfolio, this versatile property offers great potential. Vinyl siding with a roof that is only 3 years old. Furnaces installed 2017 & 2003. HWT installed 2019 & 2017. Newer 100 AMP electrical panels for each unit. Full basement and full attic are perfect for extra storage. Showings begin 3/17/26 & offers are due 3/24/26 @ 12PM.
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$350,000
285 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
4beds
2,544sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$352,200 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$1,243 Estimated rent
Home value
$352,200
$335,000 - $370,000
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Private drivewayVinyl siding
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Listed by:
Jay Herlan 716-417-5285,
Keller Williams Realty Lancaster
Bought with:
Christopher Platt, 10401343088
Irish Jones Realty
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1666908
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Originating MLS: BuffaloFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,544
- Total interior livable area: 2,544 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 5,214 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 149
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000997600009028000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,872
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $350,000+16.7%$138/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #B1666908 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Pending sale | $299,999$118/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1666908 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,999$118/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1666908 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $312,000 +31.6% |
| 2024 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $237,000 +307.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2017 | $436 +48.3% | $58,200 |
| 2016 | $294 | $58,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $58,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,200 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,900 -6.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,500 |
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Neighborhood: Front Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10D'Youville-Porter CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10International Preparatory School At Grover ClevelaGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Herman Badillo Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 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.
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- Erie County
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- Front Park
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