Exceptional brick Victorian on a beautifully treed setting, strolling distance to the Elmwood Village. Tremendous period integrity, rich hardwoods, proper moldings, and many vintage fixtures from the grand 1920 era of this build. Gorgeous covered front entry, foyer boasting exquisite hardwood trimmings. Rare side-by side two-family, each unit with hardwood staircase, coffered wood DR ceilings, and 4 spacious BRs. Beautiful leaded glass windows, vintage fixtures, high ceilings, gracious FP mantles (not working WBFP). Enclosed front porches with french doors. Finished 3rd floors, solid foundations, lovely private rear yard, 2 car garage, with west neighbor the beautiful Lafayette High School. Updates incl: roof ‘23, (2) H/E furnaces ‘18, newer windows on west unit, newer HWTs. Separate utilities. Great opportunity with flexible possibilities for home office professional use on one side, featuring 4 working suites, with owner-occupant on other. One side is presently vacant, it was last rented at $2500/mo. A rare vintage property in a great neighborhood, priced to sell!
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$520,000
388 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
8beds
3,539sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$533,000 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$1,398 Estimated rent
Home value
$533,000
$496,000 - $570,000
$1,398/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy L Benjamin 716-818-6430,
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
Bought with:
Joshua James, 10301210944
Keller Williams Realty WNY
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1619216
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Originating MLS: BuffaloFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,539
- Total interior livable area: 3,539 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 6,160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 154
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000888400005029000
- Zoning description: Residential Multi Use
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,712
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Listing removed | $2,375$1/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,375-5%$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $520,000$147/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $520,000$147/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $520,000+31.6%$147/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500+66.7%$1/sqft |
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| 11/24/2023 | Sold | $395,000+2.6%$112/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
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| 8/18/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500+0.3% |
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| 11/12/2018 | Listing removed | $1,495 |
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| 10/28/2018 | Price change | $1,495-9.4% |
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| 9/20/2018 | Price change | $1,650-8.1% |
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| 8/17/2018 | Price change | $1,795-5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,895$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2016 | Sold | $385,000-3.5%$109/sqft |
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| 7/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $399,000$113/sqft |
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| 6/3/2016 | Listing removed | $399,000$113/sqft |
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| 5/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $399,000+166.2%$113/sqft |
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| 12/12/2006 | Sold | $149,900+172.5%$42/sqft |
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| 4/28/1998 | Sold | $55,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $383,000 +31% |
| 2024 | -- | $292,300 -2.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $300,000 -14.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $351,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $351,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $351,000 +134% |
| 2019 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2017 | $3,823 +328.4% | $150,000 |
| 2016 | $892 | $150,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $150,000 +30.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $115,000 +38.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,000 +27.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $65,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $65,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $65,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,300 -38.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $106,000 |
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Neighborhood: Forest
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10International SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10International Preparatory School At Grover ClevelaGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Frank A Sedita School 30Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 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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- Forest
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