$167,900
Original price: $169,000
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,901 sqft
86 Prospect Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
Est. Mortgage $1,217/mo*
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Single-Family Home
Built in 1880
$58/sqft
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About this House
Investor Special – Victorian Queen Anne mix style Historic Single Family Home in Downtown Buffalo!
Located in a beautiful historic neighborhood in downtown Buffalo, this spacious single-family home offers nearly 3,000 sq feet of living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
The first floor includes a home office and library, a large bedroom, a full bathroom, a bar area, and expansive living and dining rooms with high cellings, showcasing original woodwork. The layout opens to the kitchen, which overlooks a large patio and backyard. Elegant French doors provide direct access to the outdoor space—perfect for entertaining.
The second floor offers 5 additional bedrooms, an extra-large laundry room, and 2 full bathrooms.
The Full and large basement includes force air heat and gas water heater, the backyard is fully fenced.
This property is an investor special and offers a great opportunity to restore a magnificent home to its full potential. The house requires a new roof, electrical updates, and additional interior and exterior renovations.
Ideal for a homeowner looking to customize their dream home or for an investor seeking a high-upside project in a prime downtown location.
The property is currently under housing court violations. Please refer to private remarks for additional details. Violation list available.
Bring your contractor, your vision, and your highest offer—this one won’t last.
Located in a beautiful historic neighborhood in downtown Buffalo, this spacious single-family home offers nearly 3,000 sq feet of living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
The first floor includes a home office and library, a large bedroom, a full bathroom, a bar area, and expansive living and dining rooms with high cellings, showcasing original woodwork. The layout opens to the kitchen, which overlooks a large patio and backyard. Elegant French doors provide direct access to the outdoor space—perfect for entertaining.
The second floor offers 5 additional bedrooms, an extra-large laundry room, and 2 full bathrooms.
The Full and large basement includes force air heat and gas water heater, the backyard is fully fenced.
This property is an investor special and offers a great opportunity to restore a magnificent home to its full potential. The house requires a new roof, electrical updates, and additional interior and exterior renovations.
Ideal for a homeowner looking to customize their dream home or for an investor seeking a high-upside project in a prime downtown location.
The property is currently under housing court violations. Please refer to private remarks for additional details. Violation list available.
Bring your contractor, your vision, and your highest offer—this one won’t last.
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing by: Arrowhead Property Management, LLC, (315) 783-6374
Chaya Adelman, (347) 463-2614
Originating MLS: Buffalo
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#B1680270
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.
Home Details for 86 Prospect Ave
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 10 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2901 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water ConnectedAppliances: See Remarks, Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other,See RemarksAir Conditioning: Other,See RemarksHeating Fuel: See Remarks |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Other, See Remarks |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Other, See Remarks |
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Exterior Home Features Exterior: Concrete DrivewayFoundation: Other, See Remarks |
Parking & Garage No GarageParking: No Garage |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Connected |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 112Days on Market: 136 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1880 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Tudor,Victorian |
Building Construction Materials: Other, See Remarks |
Property Information Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 1402001104400001040000 |
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Price List Price: $167,900Price Per Sqft: $58 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Buffalo |
School Information Elementary School District: BuffaloJr High / Middle School District: BuffaloHigh School District: Buffalo |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: B1680270 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2901 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Buffalo |
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Lot Area: 4883.076 sqft |
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Special Conditions: HUD Owned |
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Listing Terms: Cash |
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BasementMls Number: B1680270Living Area Range Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-36029-N-1402001104400001040000-R-N |
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Columbus
At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.
90 % Say there are sidewalks
79 % Say it's dog friendly
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say car is needed
64 % Say yards are well-kept
63 % Say it's quiet
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
58 % Say parking is easy
50 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say kids play outside
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
39 % Say there are community events
30 % Say people would walk alone at night
24 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
23 % Say there's wildlife
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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
Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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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0.22 | Single-Family Home | $85,000 | 05/15/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,232 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $312,000 | 10/17/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,794 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $365,000 | 07/23/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,080 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $435,000 | 11/26/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,300 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $495,000 | 09/26/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,555 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $420,000 | 01/09/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,321 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $486,000 | 01/07/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,288 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $374,000 | 11/17/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,356 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $418,000 | 11/26/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,380 |
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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0.03 | - | 5 | 3 | 5,025 | Off Market | |
0.03 | $366,500 | 7 | 3 | 3,720 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $385,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,879 | For Sale | |
0.05 | $365,000 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,879 | For Sale | |
0.07 | $469,900 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,352 | For Sale | |
0.06 | $430,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,400 | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $417,300 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,971 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $450,600 | 2 | 2 | 1,057 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $524,700 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,865 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $873,400 | 5 | - | 5,149 | Off Market | |
0.15 | $420,000 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,321 | Recently Sold |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Sep 16, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | PriceChange | $167,900 Price decreased by 1% |
Aug 28, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | PriceChange | $169,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Aug 14, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | PriceChange | $169,900 Price decreased by 3% |
Jul 15, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | PriceChange | $174,900 Price decreased by 3% |
Jun 28, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | PriceChange | $179,900 Price decreased by 5% |
Jun 15, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | PriceChange | $189,900 Price decreased by 5% |
May 8, 2026 Source: NYSAMLSs #B1680270 | Listed For Sale | $199,900 |
Nov 10, 2022 Source: N/A | Sold | $184,565 |
Sep 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $214,841 |
Sep 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,841 Price increased by 0% |
Sep 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,498 Price decreased by 0% |
Sep 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,873 Price increased by 0% |
Sep 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,445 Price decreased by 0% |
Sep 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,486 Price increased by 0% |
Sep 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,049 Price decreased by 0% |
Sep 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,074 Price decreased by 0% |
Sep 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,152 Price increased by 0% |
Sep 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $213,159 Price increased by 0% |
Sep 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $212,766 Price decreased by 1% |
Aug 31, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $214,240 Price increased by 0% |
Aug 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $0 |
Aug 31, 2007 Source: N/A | Sold | $118,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | Unavailable | $305,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 86 Prospect Ave
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 86 Prospect Ave?Based on a $167,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 86 Prospect Ave in Buffalo, NY is approximately $1,236 (about $905 principal & interest, $256 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 86 Prospect Ave compare to homes in Buffalo?86 Prospect Ave in Buffalo, NY is listed at $167,900, about 36% below the $261K median sale price in Buffalo.
- What do residents say about the Columbus neighborhood?Residents describe the Columbus neighborhood in Buffalo, NY as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Columbus, Buffalo.
- What are the closest schools to 86 Prospect Ave?The closest schools to 86 Prospect Ave in Buffalo, NY are Bilingual Center (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 3/10), Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts (Elementary/Middle/High, rated 4/10), Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology (Pre-K/Middle, rated 3/10).
- How big is the lot at 86 Prospect Ave?The lot at 86 Prospect Ave in Buffalo, NY is about 0.11 acres (4,883 sq ft).