1920s Duplex with Detached
272 Commonwealth Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216
New
272 Commonwealth Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14216
$399,900
For Sale
$399,900
MULTI_FAMILY - Buffalo, NY
Property Size2,954 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$135.38
Days on Market6
Property Features for 272 Commonwealth Avenue
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Basement, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1
- Parking features
- Garage
- Patio and Porch features
- Porch
- Exterior features
- Balcony
- Appliances
- GasWaterHeater
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 140200-078-560-0002-001-000
- Size
- 2,954 SF
- Lot size
- 0.12 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 3583
Utilities
- Heating system
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Number of units
- 2
- Flooring type
- Carpet, Tile, Varies, Hardwood
- Building materials
- AtticCrawlHatchwaysInsulated, Frame, VinylSiding
- Roof type
- Shingle
Listing agency
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
(716) 662-0449
Listed by
Alicia Wittman · License #10301219240
(716) 239-9001
Added: Jul 17 Checked: Jul 22 at 12:06PM
MLS# B1694354
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
272 Commonwealth Avenue presents a classic 1920s duplex with two separate residences. The lower unit is approximately 1,585 square feet, and the upper unit is approximately 1,369 square feet. The upper unit includes access to an open upper porch of approximately 209 square feet.
The property also includes off-street parking via a private driveway that was updated in 2018, along with a detached 2-car garage measuring approximately 520 square feet. Located in Buffalo’s North Buffalo area, the home is described as within walking distance of the North Buffalo Ice Rink, neighborhood parks, and the dining, coffee shops, and boutique shopping along Hertel Avenue.
This configuration supports an owner-occupant or income-focused approach, with the two-unit layout offering flexibility for how the space is used or rented.
The property also includes off-street parking via a private driveway that was updated in 2018, along with a detached 2-car garage measuring approximately 520 square feet. Located in Buffalo’s North Buffalo area, the home is described as within walking distance of the North Buffalo Ice Rink, neighborhood parks, and the dining, coffee shops, and boutique shopping along Hertel Avenue.
This configuration supports an owner-occupant or income-focused approach, with the two-unit layout offering flexibility for how the space is used or rented.
Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $44.3k | $15.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$2.4k | −$0.83 |
| EGI | $41.9k | $14.17 |
| − OpEx | −$12.6k | −$4.25 |
| NOI | $29.3k | $9.92 |
2,954 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$418.7K
$366.4K – $488.5K
NOI $29,311 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.33%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$385.7K
$337.5K – $450.0K
NOI $26,998 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.75%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$710.4K
$621.6K – $828.8K
NOI $49,726 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
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Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Charming two-family built in the 1920s with an upper open porch and a detached 2-car garage off a private driveway.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 272 Commonwealth Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
