388 Lafayette Ave Buffalo, NY 14213
Elmwood Bidwell NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,164/month
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- 2 Fireplaces
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wood Flooring
- Woodwork
- 2 Car Garage
About This Home
Exceptional brick Victorian on a beautifully treed setting, strolling distance to the Elmwood Village. Tremendous period integrity, rich hardwoods, proper moldings, and many vintage fixtures from the grand 1920 era of this build. Gorgeous covered front entry, foyer boasting exquisite hardwood trimmings. Rare side-by side two-family, each unit with hardwood staircase, coffered wood DR ceilings, and 4 spacious BRs. Beautiful leaded glass windows, vintage fixtures, high ceilings, gracious FP mantles (not working WBFP). Enclosed front porches with french doors. Finished 3rd floors, solid foundations, lovely private rear yard, 2 car garage, with west neighbor the beautiful Lafayette High School. Updates incl: roof ‘23, (2) H/E furnaces ‘18, newer windows on west unit, newer HWTs. Separate utilities. Great opportunity with flexible possibilities for home office professional use on one side, featuring 4 working suites, with owner-occupant on other. One side is presently vacant, it was last rented at $2500/mo. A rare vintage property in a great neighborhood, priced to sell!
Listing Agent
Listing by HUNT Real Estate Corporation Brokerage Phone: 716-818-6430 License #30BE0652057 Listed on: 07/01/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,712
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 40x154
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Duplex
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 3,539 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Woodwork
- 2 Fireplaces
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 2 Units
- 2 Separate Gas Meters
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 140200-088-840-0005-029-000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,481 | $292,300 | $32,000 | $260,300 |
| 2023 | $1,481 | $300,000 | $32,000 | $268,000 |
| 2022 | $1,765 | $351,000 | $32,000 | $319,000 |
| 2021 | $1,765 | $351,000 | $32,000 | $319,000 |
| 2020 | $1,155 | $351,000 | $32,000 | $319,000 |
| 2019 | $4,115 | $150,000 | $9,000 | $141,000 |
| 2018 | $3,873 | $150,000 | $9,000 | $141,000 |
| 2017 | $892 | $150,000 | $9,000 | $141,000 |
| 2016 | $3,651 | $150,000 | $9,000 | $141,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $150,000 | $9,000 | $141,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $150,000 | $9,000 | $141,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 07/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | For Sale | $520,000 | +35.1% | $147 / Sq Ft |
| 07/28/2016 07/28/16 | Sold | $385,000 | -3.5% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2016 05/16/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/10/2016 05/10/16 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $113 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executors Deed | $395,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $385,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $149,900 | Stewart Title Insurance Co | |
| Deed | $55,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $288,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $145,300 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $119,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $14,000 | Unknown |
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)
MLS Number: B1619216
APN: 140200-088-840-0005-029-000
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