Welcome to 449 Bird Avenue, a spacious and updated two-family home on Buffalo’s West Side, conveniently located close to Elmwood Village, Richmond Avenue, restaurants, cafés, shopping and parks. Offering approximately 2,688 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this classic Buffalo double combines original character with thoughtful updates and exceptional additional space.
The vacant upper unit features beautiful hardwood floors, generous living and dining rooms, abundant natural light, newer windows in the living and dining rooms, and a second-floor front porch. Both units feature updated kitchens with granite countertops, newer cabinetry and dishwashers.
An impressive finished third-floor bonus space with newer flooring provides excellent flexibility for a home office, recreation room, studio or workout space, while an adjoining unfinished attic provides substantial additional storage.
Major improvements include two 95% high-efficiency furnaces, updated electrical with newer electrical panels, and new PEX plumbing lines. Additional highlights include off-street parking, rear porches for both units, and a backyard with outdoor space for entertaining, gardening or pets. A full basement provides additional laundry and storage space.
The upper unit is currently vacant, while the lower tenant has an agreed move-out date at the end of November, providing excellent flexibility for an owner-occupant or investor.
Please be respectful of the occupied lower unit and tenant. All showings must follow established showing protocol and required notice.
Active
$379,900
449 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
6beds
2,688sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightOff-street parkingNewer cabinetrySecond-floor front porchBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Rhoades Real Estate 716-830-8085,
James T Rhoades 716-830-8085
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1719804
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Two or More Spaces
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 135
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000887600003020000
- Zoning description: Residential 2 Unit
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Composite Siding, Frame
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $141/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $351,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,836
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $379,900$141/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295 |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,295+17.7% |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2019 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2019 | Price change | $1,100-4.3% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2019 | Price change | $1,150-4.2% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
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| 6/11/2017 | Listing removed | $1,200 |
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| 6/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $351,000 +50.6% |
| 2024 | -- | $233,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $233,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $233,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $233,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $233,000 +128.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2017 | $2,600 +328.4% | $102,000 |
| 2016 | $607 | $102,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,000 +5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,000 +29% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $75,200 +15.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,000 -25.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $87,000 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Forest
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.








