About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 55 Whitney Place in Buffalo, NY is listed for $319,900 ($138 per sqft). Built in 1870, the home offers 2,322 sqft of living space on a 0.04 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1870
  • 0.04 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
1 full, 1 half
1870

Amenities

FireplaceHardwood
Listing Description

Beautifully preserved historic brick Victorian offering timeless architectural character and thoughtful updates in a convenient location near the Central Business District and Niagara Street corridor. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features approximately 11-foot ceilings throughout the first and second floors, original wood floors, exposed brick, and multiple decorative Eastlake-style fireplaces.

The welcoming entry showcases substantial double exterior doors with an arched transom and a classic curved Victorian staircase accented by a large original-style newel post. The second floor offers two expansive bedrooms, with the primary suite featuring a walkthrough closet leading to an attached five-piece bath.

The finished third floor adds versatile living space with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, and access to an attic area with skylights. The full basement provides approximately 9-foot ceilings, glass-block windows, a high-efficiency furnace, new hot water tank (2024), and updated electrical.

Additional improvements include a tear-off roof approximately 10 years old and an inviting front porch recently enhanced with Trex decking and metal railings. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich Victorian with impressive scale, original details, and valuable modern updates.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,711/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$231
Interest$1,386
Insurance$93

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

55 Whitney Place

Buffalo, NY 14201

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

CeilingFansSeparateFormalDiningRoomEntranceFoyerEatInKitchenSeparateFormalLivingRoomPantrySkylightsNaturalWoodworkProgrammableThermostat

Property Details

Flooring

VariesCarpetHardwood

Construction

Brick CopperPlumbing

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

DrivewayGarage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherGasOvenGasRangeGasWaterHeaterRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 55 Whitney Place is listed at $319,900 ($138/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,711 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1870, 0.04 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: CeilingFans, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EntranceFoyer.

This property is listed by Robert L Meredith.

RM

Robert L Meredith

License 10311200417

Agent at Gurney, Becker & Bourne

Listed by Gurney, Becker & Bourne · Broker phone: (716) 849-1234 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# B1706358· Source: New York State Alliance of MLSs, LLC· 76 days on PropertySimple

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55 Whitney Place, Buffalo, NY 14201

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