Lovingly maintained by only its third owner, this stunning 116-year-old home blends historic charm with thoughtful updates. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home showcases beautiful natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and leaded and stained-glass windows throughout. A grand foyer welcomes you with an open staircase, intricate woodwork, judge’s paneling, and a striking stained-glass window on the landing. The spacious living room includes a pocket door and decorative fireplace with original tile surround, while the formal dining room features a coffered ceiling and stained-glass transoms. The fully renovated kitchen offers custom concrete countertops, an island with seating, walk-in pantry, and sliding glass doors to the fenced in backyard. An updated full bath and a warm and inviting family room are located just off the kitchen. Upstairs includes a primary bedroom with bay window, decorative fireplace, and large walk-in closet, plus three additional bedrooms and a renovated full bath with soaking tub and separate shower. If more space is needed, the walk-up attic provides two finished rooms ready for your ideas. Additional features of the property include a 2-car garage, a covered deck, updated 150-amp electrical, central A/C (2014), two high-efficiency furnaces (2014), a recently painted exterior (2023) and a tear-off roof (2011). Conveniently located near the Richardson Complex and Elmwood Avenue amenities.
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$665,000
538 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
4beds
2,544sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$667,100 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$3,094 Estimated rent
Home value
$667,100
$634,000 - $700,000
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Fully renovated kitchenCovered deckThree additional bedroomsLarge walk-in closetPocket doorIsland with seatingStained-glass transoms
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Moyer 716-818-9042,
Gurney Becker & Bourne,
Gary Greco Jr 716-208-5340,
Gurney Becker & Bourne
Bought with:
David Cory, 10401259915
Rondinelli Real Estate
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1669981
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Originating MLS: BuffaloFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Third
Heating
- Gas, Zoned, Forced Air, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Kitchen Island, Sliding Glass Door(s), Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Drapes, Leaded Glass, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,544
- Total interior livable area: 2,544 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electricity, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway, Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 129
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000896100003024000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $367,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,925
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Sold | $665,000+23.2%$261/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #B1669981 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $539,900$212/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1669981 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,900+399.9%$212/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1669981 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2005 | Sold | $108,000$42/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $367,000 +54.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $238,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $238,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $238,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $238,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $238,000 +70% |
| 2019 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2017 | $3,252 +290.5% | $140,000 |
| 2016 | $833 | $140,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $140,000 +12% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $125,000 +14.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $109,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $109,000 +55.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $70,000 |
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Neighborhood: Forest
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10International SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform ArtsGrades: 5-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Ps 17Grades: PK-4Distance: 1 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
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- 14222
- Forest
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