286 Carolina St

1,922 Sq. Ft.
$195 / Sq. Ft.
1,922
Sq. Ft.
$195
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Key To Your Dream Investment Property is here at 286 Carolina Street in Downtown Buffalo ! Investment with High Rent Possibilities. This 2 Unit Multi Family home has been recently transformed inside & out. Location is appealing and property offers low maintenance throughout the year. Enjoy the nearby attractions that offer all your lifestyle needs both day & night such as; the Allentown Art district , Elmwood Ave, Downtown Buffalo, Chippewa Street & the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Floor plans...The Key To Your Dream Investment Property is here at 286 Carolina Street in Downtown Buffalo ! Investment with High Rent Possibilities. This 2 Unit Multi Family home has been recently transformed inside & out. Location is appealing and property offers low maintenance throughout the year. Enjoy the nearby attractions that offer all your lifestyle needs both day & night such as; the Allentown Art district , Elmwood Ave, Downtown Buffalo, Chippewa Street & the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Floor plans and design done by Akos Architects & Home Renovated by Lamparelli Construction. 1'st Floor unit has a nice sized covered porch to relax and enjoy and 2'nd floor has a rebuilt back staircase leading to a lower back patio w/new wooden gates & privacy fencing. Exterior updates feature; new concrete porch & walkways, newer windows & exterior doors w/smart lock technology, 7 yr old roof, newer siding, landscaping & aluminum trim. Upon Entering you'll notice the meticulous details in all the renovations. All new luxury vinyl plank flooring , LED lighting, new interior doors & drywall , new R1 & R13 Insulation , wall 2 ceilings all redone. Each Apartment has 2 Bedrooms w/plenty of walk in closet space, Comfortable Living Rm w/Electric Fireplace & Open Floor Plan perfect for all your entertaining needs. Dream Kitchens w/ Zodiac Quartz Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Center Island w/ Seating , Custom Cabinetry & SS Appliances. Bathrooms have been fully updated and offer a Tile Shower w/marble flooring & Glass Door and a Modern Vanity w/LED Mirror. Each Unit has designated stackable Laundry unit w/built in cabinetry, Quartz countertops and Sink. Enjoy Peace of Mind with the following improvements;Updated Mechanicals; High Efficiency Furnaces w/new AC units , New Hot Water Tanks, New Plumbing on both floors & main line to the basement, New Electrical Panels, ZWave Smart Thermostats, Ring Doorbells & Cameras hard wired and Glass block windows in the basement. Shared Large Basement for any storage needs. This is an Investment Property or Owner Occupied opportunity.
  1. Listed by John Santora III • Keller Williams Realty WNY
    P: (716)-832-3300 C: (716)-908-4304 John@SantoraRealEstate.com

Property Details for 286 Carolina Street

Styles Of Residence
Duplex
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
No Driveway, On Street
Nearest Cross Street
Garden Alley
LISTING UPDATED: 01/03/2026 01:58 PM

Property Details for 286 Carolina Street

StatusActive
MLS #B1637863
Days on Market161
Taxes$1,962 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / Residential
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,596 SF
CountyErie County

Location

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Building Information for 286 Carolina Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,596 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,991 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,828

Property Taxes

$164

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 286 Carolina Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Buffalo
  • High School District: Buffalo
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Buffalo
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: Yes
Parking
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: .00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,962.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1922.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.0366
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0366
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1596.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 140200-111-290-0002-021-000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 21
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $156,000
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Num Of Electric Meters: 2
  • Num Of Gas Meters: 2
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio
  • Fencing: Full, Partial
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Description: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Sq Ft Total: 1922.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Operating Expense Includes: Other, See Remarks
  • Stories Total: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,175.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Features: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Microwave,Eat-In Kitchen,Laundry-In Unit,Living Room,Porch
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $2,175.00
  • Unit Type Month To Month YN: Yes
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 2175
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,500.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Features: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Microwave,Eat-In Kitchen,Laundry-In Unit,Living Room,Porch
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1,500.00
  • Unit Type Leased YN: Yes
  • Unit Type Lease Expires: 12-31-2025
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 1500
Rental
Rental Information
  • Rent Includes: Water

Property History for 286 Carolina Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1637863

$375,000
Aug 31, 2025

Expired

WNYREIS #B1608692

May 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1608692

$375,000
May 6, 2025

Expired

WNYREIS #B1583755

Mar 26, 2025

Pending

WNYREIS #B1583755

Jan 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1583755

$398,000
Oct 22, 2024

Expired

WNYREIS #B1569674

Oct 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1569674

$399,900
Jan 27, 2023

Sold

WNYREIS #B1428065

$127,000
Jan 18, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506693415

$127,000
Oct 22, 2022

Pending

WNYREIS #B1428065

Oct 14, 2022

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1428065

$150,000
Aug 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1428065

$199,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1637863

$375,000
08/31/2025

Expired

WNYREIS #B1608692

05/27/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1608692

$375,000
05/06/2025

Expired

WNYREIS #B1583755

03/26/2025

Pending

WNYREIS #B1583755

01/10/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1583755

$398,000
10/22/2024

Expired

WNYREIS #B1569674

10/07/2024

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1569674

$399,900
01/27/2023

Sold

WNYREIS #B1428065

$127,000
01/18/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506693415

$127,000
10/22/2022

Pending

WNYREIS #B1428065

10/14/2022

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1428065

$150,000
08/22/2022

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1428065

$199,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 286 Carolina Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,000Additions$149,000Total$156,000
Tax Record2024$2,534 ($211 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,922 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,922 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,596 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningN-2RCountyERIEAPN140200 111.29-2-21

Schools near 286 Carolina Street

This home is within Buffalo City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 84
PublicK to 12

North Park Community School #50
PublicPK to 4

Highgate Heights
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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286 Carolina Street is a multi-family home for sale in Buffalo, NY 14201. This property was listed for sale on September 15, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty WNY, it's currently listed at $375,000. It has been on the market for a total of 161 days and was last sold on January 27, 2023. This listing's school district is Buffalo City School District. Nearby schools include P.S. 84, Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences and North Park Community School #50. 286 Carolina Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,922 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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