Investor opportunity at 97 Mayer Ave!
This vacant 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,176 sq. ft. and a great starting point for a BRRRR, rental, or value-add investment. The property is in livable condition with the opportunity to build equity through targeted improvements rather than a full renovation.
Investment Highlights:
-3 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 1,176 sq. ft.
-Vacant and ready for improvements
-Similar-size renovated homes nearby have sold in the $170K–$200K range
-Bathroom improvements underway with new copper piping
-Basement with no known issues
-Off-street parking + backyard
-Community garden directly next door
-Value-add opportunities include exterior siding, select ceiling tiles & minor stair repairs
Conveniently located near Niagara Street, public transportation, the riverfront, Buffalo State, and Downtown Buffalo. For an investor looking to renovate, rent, and hold, 97 Mayer offers a chance to improve the property without taking on a complete gut renovation.
Active
Price cut: $4K (10/14)
$105,000
97 Mayer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
3beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,700 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 185 days
- 225
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Towne Housing Real Estate 716-264-4135,
Paul Buttenhoff 646-377-1087,
Amirun Kaber 716-463-1485,
Towne Housing Real Estate
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1679943
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Originating MLS: BuffaloFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Separate/Formal Living Room, Living/Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Varies
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Stamped Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 2,700 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000776500003010000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composite Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
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: $89/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,000
- Annual tax amount: $751
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 175 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Rehab Financing
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,338/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Price change | $105,000-3.7%$89/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #B1679943 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2026 | Price change | $109,000-5.1%$93/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1679943 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $114,900-4.2%$98/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,900-24.6%$102/sqft |
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| 12/25/2025 | Listing removed | $159,000$135/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1633023 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,000+256.9%$135/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1633023 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2014 | Sold | $44,555+185.6%$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2007 | Sold | $15,601-44.2%$13/sqft |
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| 2/22/2007 | Sold | $27,953$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $128,000 +106.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $62,000 +77.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2017 | $892 +328.4% | $35,000 |
| 2016 | $208 | $35,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,000 -12.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $40,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $40,200 -16.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riverside Park
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.
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