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Updated Triplex with Double Lot
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$229,900

78 Center Street, Buffalo, NY 14218

Residential, Buffalo, NY

Property Size2,444 SF
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Price / SF$94.07
Days on Market12

Property Features for 78 Center Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Residential Multi Use
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 3, Basement
Parking features Garage
Patio and Porch features Porch
Appliances GasWaterHeater
Subdivision Buffalo Crk Reservation
Lot features Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Elementary school Martin Road Elementary
Middle school Lackawanna Middle
High school Lackawanna High
Elementary school district Lackawanna
Middle school district Lackawanna
High school district Lackawanna
Directions Ridge Rd to Center St
Standard status Active
APN 140900-142-450-0002-039-100
Size 2,444 SF
Lot size 0.20 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 5733

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air, Natural Gas, Baseboard
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1920
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 3
Flooring type Varies, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Building materials AluminumSiding, VinylSiding, CopperPlumbing
Roof type Asphalt, Metal
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: WNY Metro Roberts Realty
Listed By: Jennifer E Hubert · License #40HU0952337
Added: Aug 31 Changed: Sep 8 Last Checked: Sep 11 at 3:06AM
MLS# B1710973

Copyright © 2026 New York State Alliance of MLSs, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,444-square-foot triplex was built in 1920 and occupies a 0.2009-acre double lot. The property has a 2/2/1 unit configuration, with the upper unit vacant and the lower and rear units tenant-occupied. The upper apartment includes a large eat-in kitchen, newer windows in some areas, a furnace approximately 3 years old, and attic access for storage. The lower unit offers a formal dining room, large living room, eat-in kitchen, all-new flooring, and a boiler approximately 3 years old. The rear two-story unit includes one oversized bedroom, a kitchen, and a dining room, with a furnace approximately 6 years old.

Recent property improvements include newer roofs on the house and garage in 2025/2026, hot water tanks installed in 2020, 2021, and 2025, a new concrete driveway, and three additional off-street parking spaces. Additional features include a clean, dry basement with glass block windows, vinyl siding, front and side porches, a garage, public water, and copper plumbing. The lower unit is occupied month-to-month, while the rear unit lease ends October 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • 2,444‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.2009‑acre double lot
  • 2/2/1 unit configuration with the upper unit vacant
  • House and garage roofs reported newer in 2025/2026

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Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Spa & Massage Center HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

3
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

479
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 14218, NY

20,878
Population
9,478
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
8.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,578
Density / Sq Mi
$50,484
Median Household Income
$36,457
Median Earnings
$829
Median Rent
$135,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit property with one vacant upper unit, tenant occupancy in two units, and additional off-street parking.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 78 Center Street Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $229,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,444‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.2009‑acre double lot; 2/2/1 unit configuration with the upper unit vacant; House and garage roofs reported newer in 2025/2026
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