Rare opportunity to own this historic Victorian home in the heart of Dunkirk (just mins from Fredonia)
In the 1850’s-60’s this was the residence of the president of the Dunkirk and Fredonia Electric Railway. Among the most recent, thoughtful updates (New BACKSPLASH IN KITCHEN, NEW FAUCETS, NEW KITCHEN LIGHTING, NEW HARDWARE, ALL BEDROOM CEILINGS PLASTER AND PAINT, SECOND FLOOR HW FLOORS REFINISHED, MANY LIGHT FIXTURES REPLACED, NEW REAR ENTRY SCREEN DOOR, FRONT STEPS, NEW BLINDS INSTALLED ON MANY WINDOWS, SMALL GARAGE ROOF REPAIR IN THE WORKS (waiting for the weather to break) this gorgeous Queen Anne home still maintains its colonial revival fan carvings, ornate oak doors moldings, mantles and solid brass hardware. During the 1960’s the home was adapted for use by the Dunkirk board of education and known as the “Boorady Memorial Reading Center”. The home has been occupied by the Boorady family ever since.
With it’s grand entrance featuring an ornate carved staircase, large foyer, entry parlor, living room, dining room, study and second floor laundry, this home is an amazing site for your business or your next residence. 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths give everyone their own space.
If a workshop or hobby room is desired, the huge garage and carriage house OFFER ENDLESS possibilities.
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$215,000
603 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
5beds
2,936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.32 Acres Lot
$228,100 Zestimate®
$73/sqft
$2,504 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,100
$169,000 - $308,000
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Solid brass hardwareCarriage houseSecond floor laundryEntry parlorOrnate carved staircaseHuge garageGrand entrance
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Listed by:
Dana Sciolino 7165441631,
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
Bought with:
Cynthia Sellstrom, 10401236069
ERA Team VP Real Estate
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1599833
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Originating MLS: BuffaloFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Living/Dining Room, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Windows: Drapes, Leaded Glass
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,936
- Total interior livable area: 2,936 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 153
- Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0603000790180004038000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Dunkirk
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Rehab Financing,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $215,000-2.2%$73/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #B1599833 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$75/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1599833 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $219,900-4.3%$75/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1599833 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900$78/sqft |
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| 3/9/2025 | Listing removed | $229,900$78/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1584289 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900-4.2%$78/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Listing removed | $239,900-9.4%$82/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1572811 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $264,900+65.7%$90/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1572811 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Listing removed | $159,900$54/sqft |
Source: Midtown Realty #1043864 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $159,900+82.7%$54/sqft |
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| 6/17/2016 | Sold | $87,500$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2017 | $2,891 | $126,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $126,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 14048
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Dunkirk Middle SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Dunkirk Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASchool 3Grades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Dunkirk
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- New York
- Chautauqua County
- Dunkirk
- 14048
- 603 Central Ave
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