Last Sold Price
8 beds3,539 sqft$147/sqft
388 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Description

Exceptional brick Victorian on a beautifully treed setting, strolling distance to the Elmwood Village. Tremendous period integrity, rich hardwoods, proper moldings, and many vintage fixtures from the grand 1920 era of this build. Gorgeous covered front entry, foyer boasting exquisite hardwood trimmings. Rare side-by side two-family, each unit with hardwood staircase, coffered wood DR ceilings, and 4 spacious BRs. Beautiful leaded glass windows, vintage fixtures, high ceilings, gracious FP mantles...Exceptional brick Victorian on a beautifully treed setting, strolling distance to the Elmwood Village. Tremendous period integrity, rich hardwoods, proper moldings, and many vintage fixtures from the grand 1920 era of this build. Gorgeous covered front entry, foyer boasting exquisite hardwood trimmings. Rare side-by side two-family, each unit with hardwood staircase, coffered wood DR ceilings, and 4 spacious BRs. Beautiful leaded glass windows, vintage fixtures, high ceilings, gracious FP mantles (not working WBFP). Enclosed front porches with french doors. Finished 3rd floors, solid foundations, lovely private rear yard, 2 car garage, with west neighbor the beautiful Lafayette High School. Updates incl: roof ‘23, (2) H/E furnaces ‘18, newer windows on west unit, newer HWTs. Separate utilities. Great opportunity with flexible possibilities for home office professional use on one side, featuring 4 working suites, with owner-occupant on other. One side is presently vacant, it was last rented at $2500/mo. A rare vintage property in a great neighborhood, priced to sell!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/12/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Amy L Benjamin • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (716) 633-0300 C: (716) 818-6430 Amy.Benjamin@huntrealestate.com

Property Details for 388 Lafayette Avenue

Status
MLS #
B1619216
Days on Market
23
Taxes
$4,712 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residential
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
-
Styles Of Residence
Duplex
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Nearest Cross Street
Putnam

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$348,500

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Buffalo, NY

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Acres
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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Realty WNY

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Building Information for 388 Lafayette Avenue

Stories3Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size-

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$3,036 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,643

Property Taxes

$393

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 388 Lafayette Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Buffalo
  • High School District: Buffalo
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Buffalo
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,712.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Building Area Total: 3539.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 140200-088-840-0005-029-000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $383,000
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Zoning Description: Residential Multi Use
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Num Of Electric Meters: 2
  • Num Of Gas Meters: 2
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Copper Plumbing
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 8
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork
  • Sq Ft Total: 3539.0
  • 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: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Features: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Microwave,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Porch
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Occupant Type: Owner
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Features: Dishwasher,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Eat-In Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Porch
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Occupant Type: Other
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Rent Includes: Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water

Property History for 388 Lafayette Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1619216

$520,000
Sep 12, 2025

Sold

WNYREIS #B1619216

$520,000
Sep 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917319393

$520,000

+16.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1619216

$520,000
09/12/2025

Sold

WNYREIS #B1619216

$520,000
09/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917319393

$520,000

+16.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 388 Lafayette Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$68,000Additions$315,000Total$383,000
Tax Record2025$4,134 ($344 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,539 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,539 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,160 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningN-2RCountyERIEAPN140200 88.84-5-29

Schools near 388 Lafayette Avenue

This home is within Buffalo City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
International School
PublicPK to 8

Lafayette International School
Public9 to 12

Native American Magnet
PublicPK to 8

Frank A Sedita School 30
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 388 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213
$520,000
8
3,539
$520,000
7
3,672
5,390
$425,000
8
2
3,939
5,390
3,618
5,390
$440,000
2,904
5,236
$320,000
5
2
2,952

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