261 Bird Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
Forest- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,100 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,100 sqft
Price/Sqft
$225
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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $247,000, with a rent estimate of $1,849/month.
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 |
Last check for updates: about 2 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

Price History for 261 Bird Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 02/26/2024 | $225,000 | Sold | NYSAMLSs #B1514606 |
| 01/10/2024 | $224,900 | Pending | NYSAMLSs #B1514606 |
| 12/26/2023 | $224,900 | Listed For Sale | NYSAMLSs #B1514606 |
| 12/29/2022 | $185,000 | Sold | NYSAMLSs #B1434351 |
| 10/12/2022 | $150,000 | Pending | NYSAMLSs #B1434351 |
| 10/03/2022 | $150,000 | Contingent | NYSAMLSs #B1434351 |
| 09/19/2022 | $150,000 | Listed For Sale | NYSAMLSs #B1434351 |
| 09/16/2022 | ListingRemoved | NYSAMLSs #B1413208 | |
| 06/14/2022 | $169,900 | Listed For Sale | NYSAMLSs #B1413208 |
| 11/05/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 10/18/2021 | $1,600 | PriceChange | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 10/13/2021 | $1,700 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 09/25/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 09/14/2021 | $1,700 | PriceChange | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 07/19/2021 | $1,800 | PriceChange | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 06/04/2021 | $1,700 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 03/24/2021 | ListingRemoved | N/A | |
| 08/21/2018 | $1,400 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 08/10/2018 | $1,400 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 07/10/2018 | $1,500 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 06/07/2018 | $1,600 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 01/17/2018 | $154,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/02/2017 | $154,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/30/2017 | $149,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/16/2017 | $159,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/16/2017 | $1,350 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 09/26/2017 | $1,350 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 06/16/2005 | $4,500 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Buffalo
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$238K
$12KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.4%
1.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$179
$14MoM
Available listings
1043
106MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $225,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 261 Bird Ave
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 | |
0.08 | 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 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 07/09/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,526 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $144,900 | 06/09/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,044 |
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What Locals Say about Forest
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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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