Investor Opportunity: 99 Gallatin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 (Black Rock-Riverside Neighborhood)Affordable 3-Bed Starter Rental with Ultra-Low Carrying Costs. This compact 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 1,160 sq ft single-family home (built 1900) sits on a 3,000 sq ft lot in the established Black Rock-Riverside area — a working-class neighborhood with steady rental demand from local families, proximity to the Niagara River, parks, transit, and employment anchors.
Key Investment Highlights:Strong Value Entry: Current estimates range ~$119K–$171K (Zestimate ~$119K–$126K recently; Redfin ~$171K), offering solid entry pricing in a market where median Black Rock sales hover around $161K.
Rental Upside: Rent Zestimate ~$1,519–$1,517/mo. Neighborhood median rents ~$1,300+, with demand for 3-bed single-family homes supporting attractive cash flow in Buffalo’s favorable price-to-rent environment. (Current rent $1400)
Basic Specs & Potential: Full basement, aluminum/vinyl exterior, oil hot air heat. Older construction means opportunity for light cosmetic updates, mechanical refreshes, or minor rehab to push rents and value higher. Fenced lot supports tenant appeal.
Market Tailwinds: Black Rock-Riverside remains a resilient pocket in Buffalo’s 2026 investment landscape — known for affordability, rental stability, and gradual revitalization. Buffalo continues ranking high for cash-flow investors seeking Rust Belt yields without premium pricing.
Perfect for:Buy-and-hold cash-flow rental
House hacking or starter investor property
Light value-add flip or long-term hold in a high-yield zip code
This property offers immediate affordability + strong cash-on-cash potential with minimal ongoing costs in a proven renter neighborhood. Excellent addition for portfolios targeting Buffalo’s steady 2026 outlook.
Active
$109,000
99 Gallatin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
3beds
1,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,001 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oil hot air heatFenced lotFull basement
- 110 days
- 91
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Blue Eagle Realty Corp. 716-536-1787,
Alan Findlay 716-436-1296
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1682376
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Varies
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 3,001 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 100
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1402000776500007030000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Jones
Location
- Region: Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,871
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $109,000-5.2%$94/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $115,000+248.5%$99/sqft |
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| 8/1/2008 | Sold | $33,000-31.1%$28/sqft |
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| 4/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $47,900$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $121,000 +95.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $62,000 +48.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2017 | $1,065 +328.4% | $41,800 |
| 2016 | $249 | $41,800 |
| 2015 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $41,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $41,800 -9.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $46,400 |
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.






