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  • $529,900

    639 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

    4beds
    2,318sqft
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    Duplex, Multi Family
    Built in 1901
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $229/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Garage floorNewer garage metal roofUpdated electrical throughoutAdditional basement storage roomsRepointed chimneyRestored stain glass windowsNew gutters and downspouts
    FULLY UPDATED, COMPLETELY VACANT & MOVE IN READY! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Perfectly situated between Elmwood Avenue and Lincoln Parkway, just minutes from Hoyt Lake and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, and steps from everything Elmwood Avenue has to offer! Enjoy one of Buffalo's most desirable locations, surrounded by beautiful architecture, parks, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. An incredible opportunity to own a beautifully restored, 2 family property with additional finished square footage on the third floor! Extensive improvements have been completed throughout, offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern convenience. Property features a spacious 3 bay garage with electrical service, and additional basement storage rooms. MAJOR UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: New concrete driveway, courtyard, and garage floor, glass block windows in garage and basement, 3 year old roof (complete tear-off), newer garage metal roof, new gutters and downspouts, repointed chimney, new fireplace inserts with original tile surround, hot water tanks replaced in 2021,both furnaces replaced in 2013, brand new appliances on all three floors including in unit laundry for both units, beautifully updated full bathrooms with marble accents, all new historically accurate Thermopane vinyl windows throughout with restored stain glass windows, skylights added to the third floor for ample natural lighting, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated recessed lighting with dimmers, updated electrical throughout, new interior and exterior doors, and fully restored upper and lower porches. All the major improvements have been completed. Just bring your keys! Ideal opportunity for owner-occupants or investors looking for a turnkey property in an unbeatable location. SHOWINGS BEGIN IMMEDIATELY! Offers reviewed as received. OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, 11/14 & Sunday, 11/15, both 10 AM–12 PM.
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    Realty ONE Group Empower 716-899-4663,

    Fiona Byrne 716-908-2206

    Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1727829MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Buffalo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Common Area
      Features
      • Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Skylights, Natural Woodwork
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Varies
      • Windows: Leaded Glass, Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Full,Sump Pump
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,318
      • Total interior livable area: 2,318 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Concrete, Garage, Two or More Spaces
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Balcony, Open, Porch
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      Lot
      • Size: 3,057 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 30 x 102
      • Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1402000896200002001000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Duplex
      • Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Metal,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1901

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Connected
      • Water: Connected, Public
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Buffalo

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $229/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $429,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,687
      • Date on market: 11/9/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,652/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/9/2026Listed for sale$529,900$229/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #B1727829 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $429,000 +58.3%
        2024-- $271,000
        2023-- $271,000
        2022-- $271,000
        2021-- $271,000
        2020-- $271,000 +121.2%
        2019-- $122,500
        2018-- $122,500
        2017$3,122 +328.4%$122,500
        2016$729 $122,500
        2015-- $122,500
        2014-- $122,500
        2013-- $122,500
        2012-- $122,500
        2011-- $122,500
        2010-- $122,500 +12.4%
        2009-- $109,000
        2008-- $109,000
        2007-- $109,000 +14.7%
        2006-- $95,000
        2005-- $95,000 +9.3%
        2004-- $86,900
        2003-- $86,900
        2002-- $86,900
        2001-- $86,900 -12.2%
        2000-- $99,000
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
        All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Albright

        Getting around

        83 / 100
        Very Walkable
        46 / 100
        Some Transit
        91 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        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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