Updated Two-Unit
For Sale
$179,900
163 Royal Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
Two separate residences offer a practical owner-occupant or rental configuration with a full basement.
Property Size1,631 SF
Days on Market9
Property Features for 163 Royal Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,631 SF
Property subtype
Duplex
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$152,335
Building Details
Building Size
1,631 SF
Year Built
1930
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Realty WNY
Listed By:
Walaa Kadhum · License #10401363055
(716) 495-5961
Source:
Highfallssir
Added: Sep 18
Changed: Sep 21
Last Checked: Sep 24 at 6:45PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex contains two separate living units, with each residence offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The property also includes a full basement. Recent work completed in 2026 includes a new main sewer line, new roof, and new windows throughout except one. The upper unit, including the upper portion of the property, was updated during the same year.
Located in Buffalo’s 14207 area, the property provides access to shopping, restaurants, major roadways, and downtown Buffalo. Its two-unit layout supports separate residential occupancy within a single building.
Located in Buffalo’s 14207 area, the property provides access to shopping, restaurants, major roadways, and downtown Buffalo. Its two-unit layout supports separate residential occupancy within a single building.
Key Highlights
- Two separate living units in a duplex configuration
- Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath
- New main sewer line completed in 2026
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$16,184
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
9.00%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$323,680
$323.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$231,200
$231.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$179,822
$179.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,631 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$24.5K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$0.83/SF
EGI
$23.1K $14.17/SF
− OpEx
−$6.9K −$4.25/SF
NOI
$16.2K $9.92/SF
Area
Buffalo, NY
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$323,680
Cap Rate 7%
$231,200
Cap Rate 9%
$179,822
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$231.2K
$202.3K – $269.7K
NOI $16,184 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.00%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$212.9K
$186.3K – $248.4K
NOI $14,906 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.29%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$392.2K
$343.2K – $457.6K
NOI $27,456 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.26%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
510
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Demographics for 14207, NY
26,006
Population
11,317
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
79%
High-School Grad
3.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,668
Density / Sq Mi
$38,951
Median Household Income
$33,851
Median Earnings
$943
Median Rent
$111,200
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two separate residences offer a practical owner-occupant or rental configuration with a full basement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 163 Royal Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $179,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two separate living units in a duplex configuration; Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath; New main sewer line completed in 2026
