$239,500
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,100 sqft
261 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
Est. Refi. Payment $1,710/mo*
Refinance Your HomeCurrently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2024 for $225,000
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$240KSince last month
Decreased$5K (-2.1%)Since last year
Decreased$5K (-2%)Since last sale
Increased$15K (+6.5%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +336% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $240K |
| August 2026 | $245K |
| July 2026 | $247K |
| June 2026 | $248K |
| May 2026 | $245K |
| April 2026 | $235K |
| March 2026 | $233K |
| February 2026 | $230K |
| January 2026 | $229K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.14 | Single-Family Home | $245,000 | 03/13/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,496 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $192,000 | 01/14/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,636 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $156,000 | 04/02/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,047 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $105,000 | 11/07/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,265 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $237,000 | 12/08/25 | 5 | 2 | 1,900 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $270,000 | 12/10/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,370 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $165,000 | 01/14/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,620 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $220,000 | 07/20/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,865 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $115,000 | 09/04/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,143 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.06 | $279,999 | 4 | 2 | 4,760 | For Sale | |
0.06 | $333,100 | 4 | 2 | 1,847 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $156,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,047 | Recently Sold | |
0.09 | $342,700 | 6 | 2 | 2,224 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $165,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,409 | For Sale | |
0.07 | $225,000 | 2 | 2 | 864 | For Sale | |
0.07 | $199,000 | 2 | 1 | 944 | For Sale | |
0.11 | $110,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,245 | Recently Sold | |
0.08 | $254,300 | 4 | 2 | 1,265 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $85,900 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,325 | For Sale | |
0.12 | $387,100 | 8 | 4 | 4,200 | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
1,100 sqft
$218/sqft
About this House
Set way back from the road, this charming West Side home has everything you could ask for. The first floor has an open floor plan with refinished hardwood floors, lots of windows with great natural light, living/dining room area, kitchen with newer appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher), a nice amount of counter space and cabinetry & a double pantry with plenty of storage. There is also an extra large half bath on the first floor. The second floor consists of two bedrooms & a full bathroom with ceramic tile floors & an updated vanity & lighting. The larger bedroom has wall to wall carpet, a double closet, & a cute balcony overlooking the front yard. The 2nd bedroom has 2 nice-sized closets & gets a lot of natural light. The finished third floor has vaulted ceilings, a half bath, wall to wall carpet & 2 large closets. The large front yard is fully fenced, has a nice patio area, plenty of garden space & there is a long concrete driveway for lots of parking. Updates include: vinyl replacement windows, new roof 2018, furnace 2013, hot water tank 2022, new privacy fence 2023, pex and copper plumbing and newer circuit breaker box. Square footage includes finished third floor space
261 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home in Forest, built in 1920. It last sold for the $224,900 asking price on Feb 26, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2021 with an asking price of $1,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 5, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $239,500, with a rent estimate of $2,490/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Christian L Reitler, (716) 435-0908
Gurney Becker & Bourne
Bought with: Samuel Colao, (716) 325-5421, HUNT Real Estate Corporation
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#B1514606

Home Details for 261 Bird Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1100 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In BasementRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Gas,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Balcony, Deck, Open, Patio, PorchFencing: FullExterior: Balcony, Concrete Driveway, Deck, Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage No GarageParking: No Garage,Driveway |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Connected |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 14 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1920 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing |
Property Information Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 1402000887500002001000 |
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Price List Price: $224,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Jan 09 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: BuffaloCommunity: Stevens Surv |
School Information Elementary School District: BuffaloJr High / Middle School District: BuffaloHigh School District: Buffalo |
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Building Area Building Area: 1100 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Buffalo |
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Lot Area: 3118.896 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: B1514606Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 716-435-0908Universal Property Id: US-36029-N-1402000887500002001000-R-N |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Feb 26, 2024 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514606 | Sold | $225,000 |
Jan 10, 2024 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514606 | Pending | $224,900 |
Dec 26, 2023 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1514606 | Listed For Sale | $224,900 |
Dec 29, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1434351 | Sold | $185,000 |
Oct 12, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1434351 | Pending | $150,000 |
Oct 3, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1434351 | Contingent | $150,000 |
Sep 19, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1434351 | Listed For Sale | $150,000 |
Sep 16, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1413208 | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 14, 2022 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1413208 | Listed For Sale | $169,900 |
Nov 5, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ListingRemoved | |
Oct 18, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | PriceChange | $1,600 Price decreased by 6% |
Oct 13, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | Listed For Rent | $1,700 |
Sep 25, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ListingRemoved | |
Sep 14, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | PriceChange | $1,700 Price decreased by 6% |
Jul 19, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | PriceChange | $1,800 Price increased by 6% |
Jun 4, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | Listed For Rent | $1,700 |
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
Aug 21, 2018 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $1,400 |
Aug 10, 2018 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $1,400 Price decreased by 7% |
Jul 10, 2018 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $1,500 Price decreased by 6% |
Jun 7, 2018 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $1,600 |
Jan 17, 2018 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $154,000 |
Nov 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $154,000 Price increased by 3% |
Oct 30, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $149,000 Price decreased by 6% |
Oct 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $159,000 |
Oct 16, 2017 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $1,350 |
Sep 26, 2017 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $1,350 |
Jun 16, 2005 Source: N/A | Sold | $4,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | Unavailable | $225,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Buffalo
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$261K
$14.7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
105.2%
1.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$10MoM
Available listings
1121
75MoM
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95 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
83 % Say it's dog friendly
74 % Say yards are well-kept
74 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say car is needed
73 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
55 % Say people would walk alone at night
53 % Say kids play outside
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
34 % Say there are community events
33 % Say there's wildlife
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Frequently asked questions about 261 Bird Ave
- What is 261 Bird Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 261 Bird Ave in Buffalo, NY is $239,500.
- What is the price history for 261 Bird Ave?261 Bird Ave in Buffalo, NY last sold for $225,000 in February 2024.
- Is Buffalo a buyer's or seller's market?Buffalo is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Buffalo?The median sale price in Buffalo is $261K. That is up $14.7K from the prior month.
- Does 261 Bird Ave have laundry facilities?Yes, 261 Bird Ave in Buffalo, NY has laundry facilities.
- Does 261 Bird Ave have a yard?Yes, 261 Bird Ave in Buffalo, NY has a yard.