Why Live in Green Acres North
Green Acres North in Tonawanda, located 14 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo, is a neighborhood with a rich history dating back to the World War II housing shortage. Developed by Pearce and Pearce, the area features predominantly ranch and split-level homes with long, narrow lots, well-kept yards, and garages. Sidewalks and scattered trees provide a pleasant environment for walking and biking. The neighborhood is conveniently situated near Ellicott Creek, Interstate 290, and US-62, making it easy to reach downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the airport within 20 minutes. The Sweet Home Central School District, which includes Glendale Elementary, Sweet Home Middle, and Sweet Home High School, is highly rated and offers a variety of elective courses and interscholastic sports.
For shopping and dining, residents have access to The Boulevard, an outdoor shopping center featuring Trader Joe’s, Lowe's, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, along with local eateries like La Hacienda Brighton. Ellicott Creek Park, just north of the neighborhood, spans 165 acres and offers year-round activities such as canoeing, fishing, disc golf, and winter sports like sledding and cross-country skiing. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome and Brighton Park Golf Club. The newly opened Brighton Arena provides public ice skating. Public transportation is accessible with two NFTA-Metro bus stops in Tonawanda, and Niagara Falls Boulevard offers another route to Buffalo. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, adding to its appeal for potential home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Acres North a good place to live?
Green Acres North is a good place to live. Green Acres North is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Green Acres North is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Green Acres North has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $103,577 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 34.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Green Acres North are home owners, with 14.1% of residents renting and 85.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Green Acres North can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Green Acres North neighborhood guide.
Is Green Acres North, NY a safe neighborhood?
Green Acres North, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Green Acres North?
The median home price in Green Acres North is $274,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $55,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $58K a year to afford the median home price in Green Acres North. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Green Acres North is $104K.
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Home Trends in Green Acres North, NY
On average, homes in Green Acres North, Tonawanda sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Acres North, Tonawanda over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$274,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
