639 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 (MLS # B1727829)

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FULLY UPDATED, COMPLETELY VACANT & MOVE IN READY! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Perfectly situated between Elmwood Avenue and Lincoln Parkway, just minutes from Hoyt Lake and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, and steps from everything Elmwood Avenue has to offer! Enjoy one of Buffalo's most desirable locations, surrounded by beautiful architecture, parks, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. An incredible opportunity to own a beautifully restored, 2 family property with additional finished square footage on the third floor! Extensive improvements have been completed throughout, offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern convenience. Property features a spacious 3 bay garage with electrical service, and additional basement storage rooms. MAJOR UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: New concrete driveway, courtyard, and garage floor, glass block windows in garage and basement, 3 year old roof (complete tear-off), newer garage metal roof, new gutters and downspouts, repointed chimney, new fireplace inserts with original tile surround, hot water tanks replaced in 2021,both furnaces replaced in 2013, brand new appliances on all three floors including in unit laundry for both units, beautifully updated full bathrooms with marble accents, all new historically accurate Thermopane vinyl windows throughout with restored stain glass windows, skylights added to the third floor for ample natural lighting, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated recessed lighting with dimmers, updated electrical throughout, new interior and exterior doors, and fully restored upper and lower porches. All the major improvements have been completed. Just bring your keys! Ideal opportunity for owner-occupants or investors looking for a turnkey property in an unbeatable location. SHOWINGS BEGIN IMMEDIATELY! Offers reviewed as received. OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, 11/14 & Sunday, 11/15, both 10 AM-12 PM.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 11/9/2026
YEAR BUILT 1901 COMMUNITY Buffalo City-140200
GARAGE SPACES 3.0 COUNTY Erie
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
AREA Buffalo City-140200
BASEMENT Full, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Balcony
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
HOA DUES Multi Family
INTERIOR Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage
LOT 3058 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 30X102
PARKING Concrete, Garage
STORIES 2
STYLE Duplex
TAXES 4687
UTILITIES Sewer Connected, Water Connected
WATER Public
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