University District Real Estate

University District Real Estate

Welcome to the vibrant University District in Buffalo, New York! Situated in Erie County, this bustling neighborhood is a hub of academic excellence and cultural diversity.

With its prime location near the University at Buffalo's North Campus, the University District is a haven for students, faculty, and staff. The area offers a wide range of housing options, from charming historic homes to modern apartments, making it an ideal place to live for those seeking proximity to the university.

In addition to its educational institutions, the University District boasts an array of amenities and attractions. Residents can explore the renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery, which houses an impressive collection of contemporary and modern art. The Buffalo Zoo, located nearby, offers a fun-filled day for families with its diverse range of animal exhibits.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Delaware Park is a must-visit destination. This sprawling green space, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, provides opportunities for jogging, picnicking, and enjoying nature. The park is also home to the Buffalo History Museum, where visitors can delve into the rich history of the region.

The University District is well-connected to the rest of Buffalo, with easy access to major highways and public transportation. The neighborhood is also dotted with a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, ensuring that there is always something to do and explore.

Whether you're a student, a young professional, or a family looking for a vibrant community, the University District offers a dynamic and welcoming environment. Come and discover all that this exciting neighborhood has to offer!

Newest Listings in University District

200 Millicent Avenue, Buffalo
$229,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ B1721731 MLS
Welcome to 200 Millicent Ave! This beautiful, very well-maintained single-family home in Buffalo’s University District offers four bedrooms, with two on the first floor and two on the second floor. Recent updates include newly installed flooring in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, updated kitchen countertops, and LED lighting throughout. Freshly painted basement walls and floors enhance the home’s clean, well-cared-for appearance. Enjoy a large backyard with plenty of space for outdoor activities and a detached one-car garage. Situated in an excellent neighborhood close to highways, public transportation, shopping, and schools, this inviting home offers comfort and everyday convenience.

200 Millicent Avenue, Buffalo
122 Heath Street, Buffalo
$210,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ B1722371 MLS
North Buffalo living without the North Buffalo price tag! Welcome to 122 Heath Street, a charming 1930s two-story single-family home on a fully fenced corner lot at Heath and Bruce. Priced at $210,000, this is the kind of home first-time buyers have been waiting for: solid, freshly refreshed, and ready to move in. A 2026 cosmetic renovation did the heavy lifting for you. New windows throughout (the only two not replaced were already vinyl), a new sliding glass door, refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint on the entire first floor, new carpet on the front and back stairs, exterior scraping and painting, a newly stained back deck, front walkway concrete repairs, and tree work around the property. Step inside to original hardwood floors flowing through the foyer, living room, and dining room. The eat-in kitchen features flooring updated three years ago, and the new sliding glass door in the dining room opens right onto a private back deck, perfect for morning coffee or summer cookouts. Upstairs you’ll find three nicely sized bedrooms, each with hardwood floors and a closet, plus a full bath with vinyl flooring and a tub surround updated about three years ago. Need more storage? There’s a walk-up attic with stair access. The mechanicals are in good shape too. The home sits on a very strong limestone foundation and has forced air heat with a new motor installed December 2025, a hot water tank about two years old, circuit breakers, and mostly copper supply lines. The house and garage roofs are approximately 15 years old. The basement offers glass block windows with vents and laundry hookups. Outside, enjoy a concrete driveway, a two-car detached garage, and a fully fenced yard. Pride of ownership shows here: you’ll be only the second owner since the original family who built the home. A walkable location, a move-in ready home, and a price that makes ownership possible. Don’t miss it! OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, October 20, 5:00-7:00 PM. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 10/25/2026 from 12:00 -2:00 PM.

122 Heath Street, Buffalo
625 Highgate Avenue, Buffalo
$225,000
5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ B1722449 MLS
Wonderful investment opportunity with this 3-bedroom 1 full bath downstairs and 2-bedroom 1 full bath upstairs multi-family home. Both units have hardwood floors throughout with living and dining rooms for leisure and entertaining. Downstairs is tenant occupied with a long-standing tenant who treats the unit as her own, well-kept and in outstanding condition. Full basement with an added room for storage or the potential for a man cave or entertainment area. See this home for yourself and imagine the potential of your new property.

625 Highgate Avenue, Buffalo
60 Lasalle Avenue, Buffalo
$229,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ B1722550 MLS
This inviting home offers more than meets the eye, with a surprisingly spacious interior and numerous updates completed by the current owners in recent years. Nearly every space has been refreshed, creating a welcoming atmosphere with hardwood floors that add warmth, charm, and character. Major mechanical updates include a new furnace just 5 months old and a hot water tank less than a year old, offering added peace of mind. The roof is approximately 10-12 years old; some windows have been replaced and the home features solid mechanics. The functional layout offers plenty of room to spread out, for those who are looking for an investment you can easily convert this to a 4 bedroom as it is a short walk to UB main campus. Enjoy the outdoors without a ton of upkeep with this spacious lawn. With thoughtful improvements, important updates already completed, and plenty of opportunity to make it your own, this home is a wonderful opportunity for its next owner or investor. Showings begin on Monday, October 19th at 9:00am.

60 Lasalle Avenue, Buffalo
207 Minnesota Avenue, Buffalo
$299,000
6 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ B1722468 MLS
Fantastic investment opportunity in the highly desirable University Heights neighborhood! This well-maintained 3/3 double sits on a spacious corner lot, just steps from Main Street, shopping, dining, parks, and within walking distance of the University at Buffalo campus. Each unit offers 3 bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, charming original woodwork, built-ins, and stunning leaded stained glass windows surrounding decorative fireplaces. Both units feature updated kitchens, while the lower unit offers a covered front porch and the upper unit boasts a full-length porch. Separate utilities provide added convenience, and the walk-up attic offers plenty of storage with potential for additional finished space. The spacious backyard provides ample room for multiple vehicles. The first-floor unit is currently occupied by a reliable, rent-paying tenant, offering immediate rental income and cash flow potential from day one! Whether you're an investor looking to expand your portfolio or an owner-occupant seeking additional rental income, this property offers an excellent opportunity in a prime location with strong rental demand. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Showings begin immediately.

207 Minnesota Avenue, Buffalo
15 Schmarbeck Avenue, Buffalo
$145,000
4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ B1719272 MLS
Nice 4 bedroom home, perfect for a first time home buyer and or investor. Owner put his heart into making this property a great home for a new buyer. This property has a new boiler, new wiring, new paint, newer furnace, circuit breakers, and hot water tank. New entry doors front and back, new flooring, countertops, bathroom vanity, new windows upstairs and new stairs in the front of the house. This is a great opportunity to make this house your new home.

15 Schmarbeck Avenue, Buffalo
97 Merrimac Street, Buffalo
$259,000
9 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ B1718331 MLS
Nine bedrooms, two spacious apartments, and a property ready to earn its keep. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other or put both to work as an investment, this substantial Buffalo two-family offers a combination of space and income potential that’s hard to find. The lower apartment features five bedrooms, while the upper offers four, all spacious, legal bedrooms approved by the City of Buffalo. How often do you find that much room in a single apartment, let alone two under one roof? With potential rental income approaching $4,000 per month, low City of Buffalo taxes, and a projected cap rate exceeding 12%, depending on actual income and expenses, this property gives buyers plenty to get excited about. A new driveway adds convenience, generous attic and basement storage keeps the living spaces free of clutter, and a full bathroom in the basement adds another practical bonus. Close to the University at Buffalo, Main Street, and everyday amenities, the location strengthens an already compelling opportunity. For an owner occupant, imagine having rental income help carry your housing costs. For an investor, imagine two unusually spacious apartments working toward one impressive monthly return. Big on bedrooms, strong on potential, and ready for its next chapter, this is a property built to pull its weight.

97 Merrimac Street, Buffalo
315 Winspear Avenue, Buffalo
$269,900
6 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ B1717486 MLS
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY directly across from the University at Buffalo South Campus! 315 Winspear Ave offers investors multiple potential income strategies in an exceptionally convenient location. Currently configured as a single-family residence and rented by the room, the property provides the opportunity to continue its current rental model, operate as a traditional single-family rental, or explore conversion to a two-family investment property. The home already features separate electric panels and kitchens for the upper and lower levels, along with plumbing infrastructure for simple addition of a second gas meter. A concrete driveway and two-car garage offer valuable off-street parking with room for multiple vehicles. Major updates include a new hot water tank in 2025, new vinyl replacement windows, a new roof in 2018, and a newer furnace. No need to budget for big ticket upgrades. Appliances are included as well. With UB South Campus directly across the street and convenient access to public transportation, shopping, dining, and surrounding city amenities, this property is well positioned for continued rental demand. Whether you’re looking to add a strategically located rental to your portfolio, explore a potential two-unit configuration, or owner-occupy while generating rental income, 315 Winspear is a solid option.

315 Winspear Avenue, Buffalo
27 Hewitt Avenue, Buffalo
$159,900
4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ B1717027 MLS
Welcome to 27 Hewitt Avenue! This four-bedroom, one-bath single-family home offers a great opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor. Situated on a quiet dead-end street, the property features some newer windows, updated flooring, and a comfortable layout with plenty of potential. Currently tenant-occupied and generating $1,300 per month in rental income. Conveniently located near McCarthy Park, public transportation, shopping, schools, and other neighborhood amenities. Whether you’re looking for your next home or an addition to your investment portfolio, 27 Hewitt Avenue is worth a look!

27 Hewitt Avenue, Buffalo
97 Brinton Street, Buffalo
$199,999
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ B1715843 MLS
Welcome to 97 Brinton Street, a Cape Cod single-family residence located in Buffalo’s University District. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a comfortable and inviting layout highlighted by beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The generously sized living room provides plenty of room to relax or entertain, while the standout primary bedroom features its own full bathroom and walk-in closet. Major improvements include a complete tear-off roof replacement in 2019 and a new hot water tank installed in 2021. The home also features central air and a full basement offering additional storage and flexibility. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a rear deck that’s perfect for gatherings, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors. The property also includes a detached 1-car garage and two additional storage sheds. Conveniently located approximately 5 minutes from UB South Campus, with shopping and other neighborhood amenities nearby, this Cape Cod single-family residence offers a great combination of comfort, functionality, outdoor space, and valuable updates.

97 Brinton Street, Buffalo
456 Winspear Avenue, Buffalo
$239,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ B1717013 MLS
WELCOME HOME to YOUR move-in ready, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom, 2-story, traditional single-family home featuring a full walk-in attic! Located on the northern edge of the University District in Buffalo, NY, this property offers YOU the financial benefits of low city taxes while enjoying the nearby Eggertsville and Amherst amenities—just one block away from the UB South Campus (University at Buffalo) and the prestigious Lebrun Circle. Enter via the covered front porch and be greeted by a large welcoming foyer leading to a spacious living room centered around a stunning natural wood mantel above a wood-burning fireplace, original Arts & Crafts style accent windows, and gleaming hardwood floors that flow seamlessly into YOUR morning room and formal dining room. Continue through to find an additional gathering room equipped with a cozy wood-burning stove and sliding glass doors that open to YOUR freshly stained back deck—perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining! YOU will also love the updated, fully-applianced kitchen featuring abundant cabinet storage and generous countertop space. Upstairs, discover an updated full bathroom w/ an open closet, alongside a built-in linen closet and three (3) generously sized bedrooms. The front bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet, while one of the rear bedrooms opens directly to a private upper deck overlooking the fully-fenced backyard. The full basement includes laundry hook-ups, a utility tub, solid mechanics, and a bonus half bath. Outside, enjoy a well-kept deck, private green space, shed and a long concrete driveway providing plenty of off-street parking. If YOU need storage or extra living space, the full, unfinished attic w/ full tear-off roof above offers so much potential! Most furnishings negotiable, excluding mattresses, accent tables, plants & decor. Conveniently located with shopping, restaurants, local parks, public transit, and even Metro Rail access nearby. For owner-occupants, this home qualifies for Key Bank's Home Credit of $5k off Closing Costs, Premium Mortgage's Home Ready 3% Down w/ reduced PMI, and possibly other lender programs.

456 Winspear Avenue, Buffalo
224 Phyllis Avenue, Buffalo
$199,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ B1714393 MLS
Welcome to 224 Phyllis Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offers comfortable living in a quiet University District neighborhood. Featuring: updated vinyl flooring, and a convenient 1-car garage, this property combines everyday functionality with great potential. Bonus Living room and an another room in basement. Enjoy the benefits of a spacious lot, offering plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or future possibilities. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, major roadways, and all the amenities the University District has to offer. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment opportunity, this home is ready for its next chapter. Square footage may differ from record per floor plan measurements. Don't miss the opportunity to make 224 Phyllis Ave your new home!

224 Phyllis Avenue, Buffalo
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