497 Colvin Ave

Buffalo, NY 14216

$425,000
Price
6
Beds
2,790 Sq. Ft.
$152 / Sq. Ft.
2,790
Sq. Ft.
$152
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-unit home in North Buffalo, quietly tucked away just off vibrant Hertel Avenue. The lower unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a renovated kitchen and updated baths that offer both style and functionality. The upper unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a spacious layout that provides comfortable living space. Throughout both units, you’ll find original hardwood floors, sun-drenched rooms, and a charming porch that adds warmth and character....Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-unit home in North Buffalo, quietly tucked away just off vibrant Hertel Avenue. The lower unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a renovated kitchen and updated baths that offer both style and functionality. The upper unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a spacious layout that provides comfortable living space. Throughout both units, you’ll find original hardwood floors, sun-drenched rooms, and a charming porch that adds warmth and character. The upstairs attic offers the potential to be finished, creating additional living or storage space to suit your needs. Additional perks include four off-street parking spaces, a newer roof (2014) and new tear off flat roof (porch) in fall 2024, updated hot water tanks (2021), and newer furnaces with a new A/C (Central Air Unit) with wifi controlled thermostat installed in the lower unit in 2021. Each unit has separate utilities with two 100-amp panels, and the basement includes two private storage units—ideal for tenants or owner use. A washer and dryer are also included, making the property move-in ready. This mixed-use property has been successfully used for house hacking, long-term tenants, and AirBnb short-term rental. Live in one unit and rent the other, close proximity to restaurants and shopping. The seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline date. Open House Saturday, April 19th 11 am-1 pm.
  1. Listed by Gursharan Singh • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (716)-633-5350 C: (716)-800-1299 gursharan.singh@huntrealestate.com
  2. Listed by James M Hoffman • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (716)-633-5350 C: (716)-683-0082 james.hoffman@huntrealestate.com

Property Details for 497 Colvin Avenue

Styles Of Residence
Duplex
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
Two Or More Spaces
Nearest Cross Street
Taunton Place
LISTING UPDATED: 05/27/2025 10:01 AM

Property Details for 497 Colvin Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #B1598943
Days on Market36
Taxes$3,138 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / Residential
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,200 SF
CountyErie County

Location

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Building Information for 497 Colvin Avenue

Stories2Residences2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,488 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,227

Property Taxes

$262

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 497 Colvin Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Buffalo
  • High School District: Buffalo
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Buffalo
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: Yes
Parking
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: .00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,138.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2790.0
  • Land Features: Corner Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.0964
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0964
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4200.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 140200-078-490-0004-043-000
  • Lot Number: 43
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $187,000
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Num Of Electric Meters: 2
  • Num Of Gas Meters: 2
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Attic Crawl Hatchways Insulated, Frame, Copper Plumbing
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Laminate, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 2790.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Operating Expense Includes: Other, See Remarks
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Features: Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Microwave,Dining Area With Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Occupant Type: Other
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Features: Dryer,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Microwave,Formal Dining Room,Living Room
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 2
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Occupant Type: Other
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 497 Colvin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2025

Pending

WNYREIS #B1598943

Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1598943

$425,000
Sep 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680501580

$295,000

+6.6% / yr

Sep 24, 2020

Sold

WNYREIS #B1278895

$295,000
Jul 19, 2020

Pending

WNYREIS #B1278895

Jul 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1278895

$299,900
Aug 29, 2014

Sold

WNYREIS #B452529

$149,000
Aug 12, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #466392176

$199,000
Jun 1, 2014

Pending

WNYREIS #B452529

May 22, 2014

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B452529

$145,000
May 4, 2001

Sold

WNYREIS #B129947

$45,000
Mar 22, 2001

Pending

WNYREIS #B129947

Jan 5, 2001

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B129947

$57,400
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2025

Pending

WNYREIS #B1598943

04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1598943

$425,000
09/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680501580

$295,000

+6.6% / yr

09/24/2020

Sold

WNYREIS #B1278895

$295,000
07/19/2020

Pending

WNYREIS #B1278895

07/15/2020

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1278895

$299,900
08/29/2014

Sold

WNYREIS #B452529

$149,000
08/12/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #466392176

$199,000
06/01/2014

Pending

WNYREIS #B452529

05/22/2014

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B452529

$145,000
05/04/2001

Sold

WNYREIS #B129947

$45,000
03/22/2001

Pending

WNYREIS #B129947

01/05/2001

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B129947

$57,400

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 497 Colvin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$31,500Additions$155,500Total$187,000
Tax Record2024$947 ($79 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,200 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1924ZoningN-3RCountyERIEAPN140200 78.49-4-43

Schools near 497 Colvin Avenue

This home is within Buffalo City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 81
PublicPK to 8

Middle Early College High School
Public9 to 12

North Park Community School #50
PublicPK to 4

Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78
PublicPK to 4

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