Last Sold Price
2 beds1,528 sqft$230/sqft
490 Ruskin Rd, Amherst, NY 14226

Description

Amazing opportunity to own an all brick ranch on one of Snyder's most sought after streets! This 2 bedroom 3 bath ranch with expandable 2nd floor possibilities. Features breezeway to a 2 car garage, huge living room dining room combo with 3 sided fireplace (nrtc) and cove moldings, fully applianced kitchen with ceramic tile floor, oversized primary suite with full bath and walk in closet (used to be 2 bedrooms) and is 26x13! Full basement has a bathroom, bar area and rec room. Roof approximately...Amazing opportunity to own an all brick ranch on one of Snyder's most sought after streets! This 2 bedroom 3 bath ranch with expandable 2nd floor possibilities. Features breezeway to a 2 car garage, huge living room dining room combo with 3 sided fireplace (nrtc) and cove moldings, fully applianced kitchen with ceramic tile floor, oversized primary suite with full bath and walk in closet (used to be 2 bedrooms) and is 26x13! Full basement has a bathroom, bar area and rec room. Roof approximately 12 years, furnace 2022, 150 AMP electrical service. Private corner fenced yard on dead end of Ruskin. Ranches on this street have sold over $400,000. Just needs some cosmetic changes to restore to its former beauty. Don't pass up this great opportunity. Priced far below assessed value for quick sale! Escalation clauses welcome!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/12/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cheryl L O'Donnell • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (716) 832-4838 C: (716) 553-5787 cheryl.odonnell@huntrealestate.com
  2. Listed by James E Prygon • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (716) 832-4838 C: (716) 830-8804 james.prygon@huntrealestate.com

Property Details for 490 Ruskin Road

Status
MLS #
B1625946
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$6,748 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.22 AC / 9,588 SF
Styles Of Residence
Ranch
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Nearest Cross Street
Wansfell

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$405,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

105.1%

Amherst, NY

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Sold By REMAX North

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Building Information for 490 Ruskin Road

Stories1Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,588 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,352 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,789

Property Taxes

$562

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 490 Ruskin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility: No Stairs, Stair Lift, See Remarks
  • Elementary School Name: Windermere Blvd
  • Elementary School District: Amherst
  • High School Name: Amherst Central High
  • High School District: Amherst
  • Middle School Name: Amherst Middle
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Amherst
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Amherst-142289
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,748.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1528.0
  • Land Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.2201
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2201
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9588.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 142289-079-160-0005-001-000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 1
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $310,000
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • 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, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Description: Poured
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Living Dining Room, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
  • Laundry Features: Accessible Utilities Or Laundry, In Basement, Main Level
  • Levels: One
  • Sq Ft Total: 1528.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 2
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 5.00 x 4.00
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 26.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
  • Room Width: 13.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1

Property History for 490 Ruskin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917320572

$352,000

+3.9% / yr

Sep 12, 2025

Sold

WNYREIS #B1625946

$352,000
Sep 12, 2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1625946

$352,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917320572

$352,000

+3.9% / yr

09/12/2025

Sold

WNYREIS #B1625946

$352,000
09/12/2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1625946

$352,000

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

Public Records for 490 Ruskin Road

Taxable ValueLand$82,000Additions$228,000Total$310,000
Tax Record2025$2,724 ($227 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,528 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,648 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyERIEAPN142289 79.16-5-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 490 Ruskin Road

This home is within Amherst Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Windermere Blvd School
PublicPK to 5

Amherst Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst Central High School
Public9 to 12

Martin Luther Christian School
PrivatePK 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: 490 Ruskin Road, Amherst, NY 14226
$352,000
2
1,528
9,588
$135,000
3
1,433
9,583
3
1,760
9,380
$100,000
3
1
1,812
7,405
2
2
1,714
9,522
3
1,494
8,712

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