For Sale8d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
281 Crestwood Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14216 • North Park • Erie County
$319,900
$158/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
2,024Sqft
0.12 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Duplex Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Outdoor Living
Open · Porch
2-Car Garage
Common · Concrete · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Live Rent Free: Let the tenant pay the rent. Invest & save & reap the benefits! Imagine a large double in demand North Buffalo on a private but easily reachable street! Short distance to the amenity packed Hertel Ave. Strip: retail & restaurants galore! Great rental returns: last rents were low because of long term tenancy. Rents include water, garbage and stoves & refrigerators up & down. Also included are one washer and one dryer. Both porch & upper deck were replaced with pressure treated wood that doesn't weather. Enter front door to foyer 1st flat w/large LR to expansive DR. Remodeled kitchen w/room for dining space. Be prepared to witness incredibly redone bath Totally gutted. Everything replaced all ceramic tile tub surround, lovely new vanity, light fixtures & comfort toilet. This bath could be found in any expensive home. New copper pipes for the first floor added! Second floor flat mirror image of first. In the three years owner has spent upwards to $35,000. Garage siding was also replaced. This home is in compliance with The City of Buffalo for the next two years from basement to roof. Generous sized fenced in yard completes this high profit package with purse appeal! An investment for home & income or just income! Showings start April 1st at 3pm and delayed negotiations offers due Friday 4/10 at 1pm. Buyer to accept existing survey with affidavit signed by the sellers that nothing has changed. Some photos are virtually staged.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights lovely new vanity, comfort toilet, and light fixtures as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,987/month
Principal & Interest$1,560
Property Tax$320
Insurance$107
Down payment20% ($63,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.16% rate · 30yr fixed · $255,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeDuplex, Multi Family
Year Built1920
HeatingGas, Forced Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Days on Zillow8 Days
Price/sqft$158
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeDuplex, Multi Family
StyleDuplex
ConditionResale
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingGas, Forced Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
Water / SewerConnected, Public / Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingCommon, Concrete, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull
FencingFull
Lot5,227 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Park
Annual tax$2,868
Parcel1402007849523
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Natural Woodwork
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Varies
Heating
Gas
Forced Air
Exterior Features
Exterior
Fully Fenced
Parking
Common
Concrete
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Copper Plumbing
Patio & Porch
Open
Porch
Lot Features
Near Public Transit
Rectangular
Rectangular Lot
Residential Lot
Utilities
Cable Available
Sewer Connected
Water Connected
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market8
Est. rent$1,589/mo
Tax rate1.83%
Price/sqft$158
On marketApr 1, 2026
PostedApr 1, 2026
Last sold$280,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,112
Favorites99
How are the schools in Buffalo?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Buffalo, NY, 14216
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 1, 2026Listed For Sale$319,900$158NYSAMLSs
Mar 12, 2026Listing Removed$1,295$1Zillow Rentals
Mar 3, 2026Listed For Rent$1,295$1Zillow Rentals
Oct 29, 2025Listing Removed$1,395$1Zillow Rentals
Sep 27, 2025Listed For Rent$1,395$1Zillow Rentals
Oct 11, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Oct 5, 2023Listed For Rent$1,295$1Zillow Rentals
Oct 4, 2023Sold$280,000$138Public Record
Aug 2, 2023Pending Sale$249,900$123NYSAMLSs
Jul 18, 2023Listed For Sale$249,900$123NYSAMLSs
Aug 15, 2007Sold$74,200$37Public Record
Listed For Sale$319,900
Apr 1, 2026•$158/sqft•NYSAMLSs
Listing Removed$1,295
Mar 12, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,295
Mar 3, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$1,395
Oct 29, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,395
Sep 27, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Oct 11, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,295
Oct 5, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$280,000
Oct 4, 2023•$138/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$249,900
Aug 2, 2023•$123/sqft•NYSAMLSs
Listed For Sale$249,900
Jul 18, 2023•$123/sqft•NYSAMLSs
Sold$74,200
Aug 15, 2007•$37/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024—$209,000
Apr 9, 2023—$209,000
Apr 9, 2022—$209,000
Apr 9, 2021—$209,000
Apr 9, 2020—$209,000
Apr 9, 2019—$85,000
Apr 9, 2018—$85,000
Apr 9, 2017$2,166$85,000
Apr 9, 2016$506$85,000
Apr 9, 2015—$85,000
Apr 9, 2014—$85,000
Apr 9, 2013—$85,000
Apr 9, 2012—$85,000
Apr 9, 2011—$85,000
Apr 9, 2010—$85,000
Apr 9, 2009—$74,100
Apr 9, 2008—$74,100
Apr 9, 2007—$74,100
Apr 9, 2006—$74,100
Apr 9, 2005—$74,100
Apr 9, 2004—$72,100
Apr 9, 2003—$72,100
Apr 9, 2002—$72,100
Apr 9, 2001—$72,100
Apr 9, 2000—$92,700
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Local context around this listing
Buffalo, NY • Erie County
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Nearby zip codes
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