Welcome to 297 Downing St — a storybook 1920s home where timeless craftsmanship meets modern comfort. With 1,635 sq ft of beautifully maintained character, this residence offers the kind of warmth, detail, and charm buyers dream of but rarely find.
Step inside and fall in love with the original woodwork, restored hardwood floors, and the inviting flow of a home designed for both everyday living and memorable gatherings. The flexible 4-bedroom layout includes a convenient first-floor bedroom, while an upstairs bedroom features its own private balcony overlooking the freshly redesigned backyard — complete with new vinyl railing for safety, style, and serene views.
The front porch is pure nostalgia, offering the perfect backdrop for slow summer evenings, morning coffee rituals, and quiet moments of relaxation. Outside, the fully fenced corner lot is framed by a classic white picket fence and complemented by a detached garage — a rare combination of privacy, curb appeal, and practicality.
Inside, enjoy a formal dining room highlighted by original stained-glass windows, a first-floor half bath for convenience, and a full bath on the second floor. The full basement provides excellent storage along with updated mechanics and central air, giving you peace of mind from day one.
If you’ve been searching for a home with character, charm, and thoughtful updates — this is the one that checks every box.
Offers will be reviewed as they are received, seller reserve the right to set an offer deadline
Pending
$259,900
297 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
4beds
1,635sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern comfortDetached garageTimeless craftsmanshipConvenient first-floor bedroomFully fenced corner lotPrivate balconyFreshly redesigned backyard
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Listed by:
WNY Metro Roberts Realty 716-668-2500,
Melissa Space 716-668-2500,
Anthony J Gawron 716-864-8972,
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1703507
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,635
- Total interior livable area: 1,635 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 120
- Features: Corner Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001338100001006000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Buffalo Crk Reservation
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,063
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,021/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Pending sale | $259,900$159/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+39%$159/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Sold | $187,000+1.6%$114/sqft |
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| 4/30/2018 | Pending sale | $184,000$113/sqft |
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| 4/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $184,000+8.3%$113/sqft |
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| 9/12/2017 | Sold | $169,900$104/sqft |
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| 9/1/2017 | Pending sale | $169,900$104/sqft |
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| 7/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $169,900$104/sqft |
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| 7/27/2017 | Pending sale | $169,900$104/sqft |
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| 7/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $169,900+111.3%$104/sqft |
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| 7/31/1996 | Sold | $80,400$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $253,000 +49.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $169,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $169,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $169,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $169,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $169,000 +86.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2017 | $1,988 +269.6% | $90,400 |
| 2016 | $538 | $90,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $90,400 +8.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $83,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $83,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,500 +5% |
| 2006 | -- | $79,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $79,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $79,500 -9.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $87,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Park
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.




