Beautifully preserved historic brick Victorian offering timeless architectural character and thoughtful updates in a convenient location near the Central Business District and Niagara Street corridor. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features approximately 11-foot ceilings throughout the first and second floors, original wood floors, exposed brick, and multiple decorative Eastlake-style fireplaces. The welcoming entry showcases substantial double exterior doors with an arched transom and a classic curved Victorian staircase accented by a large original-style newel post. The second floor offers two expansive bedrooms, with the primary suite featuring a walkthrough closet leading to an attached five-piece bath. The finished third floor adds versatile living space with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, and access to an attic area with skylights. The full basement provides approximately 9-foot ceilings, glass-block windows, a high-efficiency furnace, new hot water tank (2024), and updated electrical. Additional improvements include a tear-off roof approximately 10 years old and an inviting front porch recently enhanced with Trex decking and metal railings. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich Victorian with impressive scale, original details, and valuable modern updates.
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$319,900
55 Whitney Pl, Buffalo, NY 14201
2beds
2,322sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exposed brickAttached five-piece bathTwo expansive bedroomsWelcoming entryHigh-efficiency furnaceMultiple decorative eastlake-style fireplacesOriginal wood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gurney Becker & Bourne 716-849-1234,
Robert L Meredith 716-603-0200,
Gary Greco Jr 716-208-5340,
Gurney Becker & Bourne
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1706358
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Pantry, Skylights, Natural Woodwork, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,322
- Total interior livable area: 2,322 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Driveway
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36 x 55
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001112900009008200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,223
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $295,000 +28.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $229,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $229,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $229,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $229,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $229,000 +186.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2017 | $1,723 +262% | $80,000 |
| 2016 | $476 | $80,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $80,000 +14% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,200 -12.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $80,000 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Columbus
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Herman Badillo Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Waterfront SchoolGrades: PK-9Distance: 0.4 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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