655 Prospect Ave

1,754 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
1,754
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back on the market! New price! You wont want to miss this incredible West Side gem. Elegance, charm but mostly HISTORY. Welcome to 655 Prospect! The first home in Buffalo to have electricity! Built buy Frank Perkins in 1900. This home is a must see! The gorgeous wood woodwork, two fireplaces (NRTC) one in the formal sitting room and one in the living room, and an incredible staircase are just a few things that stand out. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms one full bath is in the basement, currently...Back on the market! New price! You wont want to miss this incredible West Side gem. Elegance, charm but mostly HISTORY. Welcome to 655 Prospect! The first home in Buffalo to have electricity! Built buy Frank Perkins in 1900. This home is a must see! The gorgeous wood woodwork, two fireplaces (NRTC) one in the formal sitting room and one in the living room, and an incredible staircase are just a few things that stand out. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms one full bath is in the basement, currently not in use. Updated kitchen and baths, forced air and central air. The property is 37x165! There have only been two families in all these years that have resided in this beauty. This home was once featured in the Heritage Magazine as being the first "Electrified" home in Buffalo!. Showings begin immediately.
  1. Listed by Kelly A Limina • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (716)-834-5400 C: (716)-803-4816 kelly.limina@huntrealestate.com

Property Details for 655 Prospect Avenue

Styles Of Residence
Victorian
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
Detached, Garage
Nearest Cross Street
Connecticut
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2026 01:29 PM

Property Details for 655 Prospect Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #B1659694
Days on Market2
Taxes$1,779 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,105 SF
CountyErie County

Location

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Building Information for 655 Prospect Avenue

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,105 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,610 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,462

Property Taxes

$148

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 655 Prospect 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: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 1.50
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,779.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1754.0
  • Land Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.1402
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1402
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6105.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 140200-099-660-0005-018-000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 18
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $106,000
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Description: Walk Out Access
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 1754.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 655 Prospect Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1659694

$300,000
Dec 10, 2025

Expired

WNYREIS #B1614237

Jul 18, 2025

TOM

WNYREIS #B1614237

Jun 11, 2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1614237

$339,900
Jun 10, 2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1614237

$339,910
Jun 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1614237

$339,900
Feb 26, 2024

Expired

WNYREIS #B1505721

Feb 26, 2024

POM

WNYREIS #B1505721

Feb 21, 2024

TOM

WNYREIS #B1505721

Feb 9, 2024

Pending

WNYREIS #B1505721

Jan 31, 2024

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1505721

$359,900
Oct 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1505721

$379,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1659694

$300,000
12/10/2025

Expired

WNYREIS #B1614237

07/18/2025

TOM

WNYREIS #B1614237

06/11/2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1614237

$339,900
06/10/2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1614237

$339,910
06/10/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1614237

$339,900
02/26/2024

Expired

WNYREIS #B1505721

02/26/2024

POM

WNYREIS #B1505721

02/21/2024

TOM

WNYREIS #B1505721

02/09/2024

Pending

WNYREIS #B1505721

01/31/2024

Price Change

WNYREIS #B1505721

$359,900
10/22/2023

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1505721

$379,900

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

Public Records for 655 Prospect Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$19,000Additions$87,000Total$106,000
Tax Record2024$1,722 ($143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,754 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,754 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,105 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningN-2RCountyERIEAPN140200 99.66-5-18Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 655 Prospect Avenue

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

Discovery School
PublicPK to 8

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655 Prospect Avenue is a single family home for sale in Buffalo, NY 14213. This property was listed for sale on January 26, 2026 by HUNT Real Estate Corporation, it's currently listed at $300,000. 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. 655 Prospect Avenue is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,754 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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