New Price! Priced to sell quickly! Welcome to 81 Dorris Ave, a spacious Buffalo two-family home offering an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants. The attractive vinyl exterior features a welcoming front porch on the first floor and a private second-floor balcony, creating appealing outdoor spaces for each unit.
Inside, the upper and lower apartments each offer a functional 4-bedroom, 1-bath layout with generous living space and room for a variety of household needs. Recent updates include new flooring, fresh interior paint, and renovated kitchens and bathrooms, providing a clean and refreshed feel throughout both units. Each apartment is separately metered, adding convenience for tenants and helping streamline utility management.
Additional improvements include a new roof installed approximately one year ago and new water heaters, offering important updates for the next owner. The vinyl exterior provides low-maintenance appeal, while the front porch and second-floor balcony add valuable outdoor space.
Located in Buffalo, this property offers convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, public transportation, and everyday amenities. With two spacious 4-bedroom units, updated interiors, separate metering, and recent major improvements, 81 Dorris Ave presents a versatile opportunity in a convenient neighborhood setting.
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Price cut: $15K (9/4)
$175,000
81 Dorris Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
8beds
2,080sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Low-maintenance appealValuable outdoor spacePrivate second-floor balconyRenovated kitchens and bathroomsVinyl exteriorNew flooringFresh interior paint
- 27 days
- 1,420
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Redfin Real Estate 716-995-4685,
James J Strzalkowski Jr. 716-622-0008
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1706833
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage, Paved, Parking Available, Two or More Spaces
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 3,598 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 120
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000906400005027000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Connected, Not Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $84/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,926
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: All Utilities
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $175,000-7.9%$84/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+375%$91/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Listing removed | $700 |
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| 2/27/2017 | Listed for rent | $700 |
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| 6/6/2016 | Listing removed | $700+40% |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $500 |
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| 1/3/2014 | Listed for rent | $500 |
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| 4/5/2013 | Listing removed | $500 |
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| 2/23/2013 | Listed for rent | $500 |
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| 2/15/2008 | Sold | $40,000+60%$19/sqft |
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| 10/20/2003 | Sold | $25,000$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $170,000 +254.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $48,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $48,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $48,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $48,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $48,000 +43.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2017 | $854 +328.4% | $33,500 |
| 2016 | $199 | $33,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $33,500 -19.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,600 +66.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,000 -44.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $45,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kenfield
Nearby schools
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.




