5036 Merlau Road

Closed 10/8/25
Closed 10/8/25
Front of House
Sold
Last Sold Price
$585,000
4 beds2,330 sqft$251/sqft
5036 Merlau Rd, Wales, NY 14052
Single FamilyProperty Type
12.6 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$251/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Set on almost 13 acres overlooking Buffalo Creek, this mid-century home sits atop a hill surrounded by mature trees, many over a century old. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout takes full advantage of the natural setting, with light-filled spaces and views that pull your attention outside. Brazilian cherry floors run through the main living spaces, where large picture windows in the living room, dining room, and breakfast room look out across a winding creek in the distance, framed by woods...Set on almost 13 acres overlooking Buffalo Creek, this mid-century home sits atop a hill surrounded by mature trees, many over a century old. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout takes full advantage of the natural setting, with light-filled spaces and views that pull your attention outside. Brazilian cherry floors run through the main living spaces, where large picture windows in the living room, dining room, and breakfast room look out across a winding creek in the distance, framed by woods in every direction. The kitchen cabinetry, custom-built in the 1980s, still holds up beautifully—solid, spacious, and well cared for. Just off the dining room, a concrete patio looks out over the landscape and provides a separate outdoor space with a view for BBQ's and outdoor entertaining. On the side of the house, a built-in hot tub flows directly into the inground pool, warming the water as it goes and creating a space built for relaxation, and tanning. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generously sized with large closets, including a Jack-and-Jill bathroom that connects to the primary bedroom. A second-floor hallway leads to an open-air patio above the attached two-car garage, adding a unique architectural touch. There’s also a detached two-car garage in front of the home for added storage, workshop space, or hobby use. On top of the hill, a private grass tee box lets you send golf balls soaring into the valley below. And with Buffalo Creek running along the back of the property, fishing from your own land is more than just a possibility—it’s part of the experience. Major upgrades include a new well holding tank (2023), well pump (9/24), well water line repair (7/25), water softener (11/24), oil boiler (4/25), and a new electrical panel (5/25). It’s a property that’s not just visually striking, but solid and functional beneath the surface. Fish in your backyard, host under the trees, and watch the sun stretch across your own hillside. This is the kind of quiet you can feel. Negotiations begin Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm.
  • Listed by: Cory Hill 716.259.9859 cory.hill@Danahyrealestate.com • Danahy Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: B1624282

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$502,500

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Wales, NY

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Property Information for 5036 Merlau Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,403 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Erie County
  • Styles Of Residence: Other, Two Story, See Remarks
  • Waterfront Description: River Access, Stream
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Attached, Detached, Garage
  • Nearest Cross Street: Route 78
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 12.60 AC / 548,856 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School Name: Other - See Remarks
  • Elementary School District: Iroquois
  • High School Name: Iroquois Senior High
  • High School District: Iroquois
  • Middle School Name: Iroquois Middle
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Iroquois
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 4.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Wales-146600
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,403.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2330.0
  • Land Features: Agricultural, Irregular Lot, Rural Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 12.6
  • Lot Size Area: 12.6
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 548856.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 146600-178-000-0002-022-000
  • Lot Number: 22
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $92,300
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank
  • Utilities Available: Electricity Available
  • Water Supply: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Attic Crawl Hatchways Insulated, Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Hot Tub Spa, Pool
  • Foundation Description: Other, See Remarks, Slab
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof Description: Architectural, Shingle
  • Waterfront Name: Buffalo Creek
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Other, See Remarks
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Oil, Other, See Remarks, Radiant, Stove
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 2330.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Spa YN: Yes
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 5036 Merlau Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1624282

$585,000—
Oct 8, 2025

Sold

WNYREIS #B1624282

$585,000—
Sep 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921686182

$585,000

+161.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1624282

$585,000
10/08/2025

Sold

WNYREIS #B1624282

$585,000
09/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921686182

$585,000

+161.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 5036 Merlau Road

Taxable ValueLand$17,500Additions$74,800Total$92,300
Tax Record2025$5,592 ($466 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,330 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,330 SqFtStories2Lot Size548,856 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1966Year Renovated1966CountyERIEAPN146600 178.00-2-22

Schools near 5036 Merlau Road

This home is within Iroquois Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Iroquois Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 5
Iroquois Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Iroquois Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wales Primary School
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Iroquois Intermediate School
Public4 to 5

Iroquois Middle School
Public6 to 8

Iroquois Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Wales Primary School
PublicPK to 3

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: 5036 Merlau Road, Wales, NY 14052
$585,000
4
2,330
548,856
4995 Merlau Road, East Aurora, NY 14052
$138,000
3
1,234
141,570
4998 Merlau Road, East Aurora, NY 14052
–
2
2
1,134
479,160
4980 Merlau Road, Wales, NY 14052
$299,000
4
2,220
78,408
12845 Highway 78, East Aurora, NY 14052
–
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2
2,185
34,928
12817 Highway 78, East Aurora, NY 14052
$90,000
3
1
768
43,560

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