BACK ON THE MARKET! NEW PRICE! You wont want to miss this incredible West Side gem. Elegance, charm but mostly HISTORY. Welcome to 655 Prospect! The first home in Buffalo to have electricity! Built buy Frank Perkins in 1900. This home is a must see! The gorgeous wood woodwork, two fireplaces (NRTC) one in the formal sitting room and one in the living room, and an incredible staircase are just a few things that stand out. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms one full bath is in the basement, currently not in use. Updated kitchen and baths, forced air and central air. The property is 37x165! There have only been two families in all these years that have resided in this beauty. This home was once featured in the Heritage Magazine as being the first "Electrified" home in Buffalo!. Showings begin immediately.
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$310,000
655 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
4beds
1,754sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,107.11 Square Feet Lot
$314,200 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$2,202 Estimated rent
Home value
$314,200
$298,000 - $330,000
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Incredible staircaseUpdated kitchenGorgeous wood woodwork
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Listed by:
Kelly A Limina 716-803-4816,
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
Bought with:
Melvin L Taylor Jr, 10301217164
Neighborhood Assistant Corporation of America
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1659694
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
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,754
- Total interior livable area: 1,754 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 6,107 sqft
- Dimensions: 37 x 165
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000996600005018000
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Sold | $310,000+3.3%$177/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $300,000$171/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000$171/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Pending sale | $300,000$171/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000-11.7%$171/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listing removed | $339,900$194/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $339,900-5.6%$194/sqft |
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| 2/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $359,900$205/sqft |
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| 2/10/2024 | Pending sale | $359,900$205/sqft |
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| 2/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $359,900$205/sqft |
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| 2/4/2024 | Pending sale | $359,900$205/sqft |
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| 1/31/2024 | Price change | $359,900-5.3%$205/sqft |
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| 10/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $379,900$217/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $215,000 +102.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $106,000 +130.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2017 | $484 +76.8% | $46,000 |
| 2016 | $274 | $46,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $46,000 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $41,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $41,700 -29.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $59,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Front Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10D'Youville-Porter CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10International Preparatory School At Grover ClevelaGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Dr Antonia Pantoja Community School Of Academic ExGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 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
- Buffalo
- 14213
- Front Park
- 655 Prospect Ave
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