6 beds2,288 sqft$87/sqft
688 Riley St, Buffalo, NY 14211
Est: $1,152/moGet pre-approved

Description

Welcome to 688 Riley Street, ideally located in the heart of Buffalo! This spacious 2-unit property features 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants. The lower unit offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a comfortable living room, dining area, and a nicely sized kitchen. The upper unit offers a similar layout with 3 additional bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and access to a top porch. Additional features include a full attic, full basement,...Welcome to 688 Riley Street, ideally located in the heart of Buffalo! This spacious 2-unit property features 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants. The lower unit offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a comfortable living room, dining area, and a nicely sized kitchen. The upper unit offers a similar layout with 3 additional bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and access to a top porch. Additional features include a full attic, full basement, and spacious fenced-in backyard, providing plenty of storage and outdoor space. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Buffalo, moments from MLK Park, and with easy access to the 33 Expressway, this property puts you close to many of Buffalo’s restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and other city amenities. Whether you’re looking to expand your investment portfolio or owner-occupy, 688 Riley Street is worth a look! Open House: Saturday 8/15/2026 1:00PM-3:00PM.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/12/2026 11:08 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph Brown • Keller Williams Realty WNY
    P: (716) 550-6771 C: (716) 550-6771 Josephabrown@kw.com

Property Details for 688 Riley Street

Status
MLS #
B1706486
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$1,627 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residential
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,158 SF
Architectural Style
Duplex
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential 2 Unit

Location

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Building Information for 688 Riley Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,158 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,152 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,017

Property Taxes

$136

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 688 Riley Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Humboldt Pkwy
  • Directions: Humboldt Pkwy to Riley Street
  • Latitude: 42.9095
  • Longitude: -78.84069
  • MLS Area Major: Buffalo City-140200
  • Has Senior Community: No
  • Township: Not Applicable
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 140200-100-520-0004-040-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,627.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 149000
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Buffalo
  • High School District: Buffalo
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Buffalo
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Parking Features: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0725
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0725
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 31X101
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3156.0
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2288.0
  • Living Area: 2288.0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Existing
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Attic Crawl Hatchways Insulated, Block, Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense Includes: Utilities, Water Sewer
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Actual Rent: $.00
  • Actual Rent Range: 0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Description: ,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Porch
  • Num Full Baths: 1
  • Num Half Baths: 0
  • Total Rent: $.00
Unit 2
  • Actual Rent: $.00
  • Actual Rent Range: 0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Description: ,Formal Dining Room,Living Room,Porch
  • Num Full Baths: 1
  • Num Half Baths: 0
  • Total Rent: $.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rent Includes: Water

Property History for 688 Riley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1706486

$199,999
Aug 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1706486

$199,999
Jul 31, 2017

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1052315

$50,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1706486

$199,999
08/12/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1706486

$199,999
07/31/2017

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1052315

$50,000

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

Public Records for 688 Riley Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$144,000Total$149,000
Tax Record2025$1,195 ($100 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,288 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,288 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,131 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningN-3RCountyERIEAPN140200 100.52-4-40

Schools near 688 Riley Street

This home is within Buffalo City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Community School 53 At 4
PublicPK to 8

East Community School
Public9 to 12

Pathways Academy
Public9 to 12

PS 90
PublicPK to 2

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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688 Riley Street is a multi-family home for sale in Buffalo, NY 14211. This property was listed for sale on August 12, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty WNY, it's currently listed at $199,999. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on July 31, 2017. This listing's school district is Buffalo City School District. Nearby schools include Community School 53 At 4, East Community School and Pathways Academy. 688 Riley Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 2,288 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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