Investor Special – Victorian Queen Anne mix style Historic Single Family Home in Downtown Buffalo!
Located in a beautiful historic neighborhood in downtown Buffalo, this spacious single-family home offers nearly 3,000 sq feet of living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
The first floor includes a home office and library, a large bedroom, a full bathroom, a bar area, and expansive living and dining rooms with high cellings, showcasing original woodwork. The layout opens to the kitchen, which overlooks a large patio and backyard. Elegant French doors provide direct access to the outdoor space—perfect for entertaining.
The second floor offers 5 additional bedrooms, an extra-large laundry room, and 2 full bathrooms.
The Full and large basement includes force air heat and gas water heater, the backyard is fully fenced.
This property is an investor special and offers a great opportunity to restore a magnificent home to its full potential. The house requires a new roof, electrical updates, and additional interior and exterior renovations.
Ideal for a homeowner looking to customize their dream home or for an investor seeking a high-upside project in a prime downtown location.
The property is currently under housing court violations. Please refer to private remarks for additional details. Violation list available.
Bring your contractor, your vision, and your highest offer—this one won’t last.
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Price cut: $10K (6/28)
$179,900
86 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
6beds
2,901sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
4,883 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$62/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large patioLarge bedroomHome office and libraryForce air heatExtra-large laundry roomBar areaGas water heater
- 59 days |
- 1,167 |
- 88 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Arrowhead Property Management, LLC 315-783-6374,
Chaya Adelman 347-463-2614
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1680270
Originating MLS: Buffalo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, See Remarks
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks, Water Heater
Features
- Other, See Remarks
- Flooring: Other, See Remarks
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,901
- Total interior livable area: 2,901 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 4,883 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37 x 132
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402001104400001040000
- Special conditions: HUD Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, See Remarks
- Foundation: Other, See Remarks
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Not Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $62/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,227
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,927/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$62/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $189,900-5%$65/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+8.3%$69/sqft |
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| 11/10/2022 | Sold | $184,565-14.1%$64/sqft |
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| 9/25/2019 | Listing removed | $214,841$74/sqft |
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| 9/24/2019 | Price change | $214,841+0.2%$74/sqft |
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| 9/23/2019 | Price change | $214,498-0.2%$74/sqft |
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| 9/22/2019 | Price change | $214,873+0.2%$74/sqft |
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| 9/19/2019 | Price change | $214,4450%$74/sqft |
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| 9/18/2019 | Price change | $214,486+0.2%$74/sqft |
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| 9/16/2019 | Price change | $214,0490%$74/sqft |
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| 9/14/2019 | Price change | $214,0740%$74/sqft |
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| 9/11/2019 | Price change | $214,152+0.5%$74/sqft |
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| 9/7/2019 | Price change | $213,159+0.2%$73/sqft |
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| 9/6/2019 | Price change | $212,766-0.7%$73/sqft |
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| 8/31/2019 | Price change | $214,240+81.6%$74/sqft |
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| 8/29/2019 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 8/31/2007 | Sold | $118,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $305,000 +76.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $173,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $173,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $173,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $173,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $173,000 +46.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2017 | $2,691 +283.4% | $118,000 |
| 2016 | $702 | $118,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $118,000 +18% |
| 2009 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $100,000 +116% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,300 +40.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $33,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $33,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $33,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $33,000 -17.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $40,000 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Columbus
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Herman Badillo Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Waterfront SchoolGrades: PK-9Distance: 0.3 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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- New York
- Erie County
- Buffalo
- 14201
- Columbus
- 86 Prospect Ave








