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559 Potomac Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

$459,000

6 beds 2 baths 2,402 sqft Built 190214 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to the heart of Elmwood Village! This beautifully maintained two-family duplex offers the perfect blend of charm, space, and investment opportunity. Each apartment features three generously sized bedrooms and its own private porch, providing comfort and privacy for both units. The lower unit is vacant and move-in ready, while the upper unit is occupied by reliable tenants paying market rent—offering immediate income. The second-floor apartment also includes a finished attic, adding valuable living space and enhancing the overall size and appeal of the unit. Major updates have already been taken care of, including a new roof installed within the last four years, saving you future expenses. Additional highlights include a dedicated parking spot and a rare, spacious backyard—a true find in the city. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, or expand your investment portfolio, this property checks all the boxes. Welcome home to Elmwood Village—where city living meets community charm!

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.15% APR.

Your estimated payment
$4,580/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,895
Principal + interest$2,945
Property tax + insurance$778
PMI / 2nd mortgage$172
Utilities
$1,524
Heating + cooling$609
Internet + TV + phone$140
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$0
Other (entertainment)
$140
$4,580/mo TLC
Budget$5,080/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$459,000
Down payment
$22,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$436,050
APR
7.15%

Quick facts

Type
MultiFamily
Style
Duplex
Year built
1902
Lot size
0.1155 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Gas, ForcedAir
Cooling
Water
Connected, Public
HOA
Annual tax
$3,221
MLS #
B1625778
County
Erie

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Appliances
GasWaterHeater
Interior
Attic
Exterior
Fence
Parking
OneSpace
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Sewer
Connected

Lot features

Other, Rectangular, RectangularLot, SeeRemarks

Neighborhood — 14222

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population10,09319,351,094299,088,112
Population Change Since1990-11.00%8.00%20.00%
Population Density9,764395
Male5,0409,381,926147,432,321
Female5,0529,969,168151,655,844
Never Married4,5694,946,39163,775,926
Married2,5217,166,701123,120,365
Separated4191,159,67312,639,686
Widowed6051,110,24515,467,586
Divorced9911,210,44823,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,5827,102,016111,826,380
Average House Hold Size1.742.642.60
Medial Age36.3136.5335.46
Median House Hold Income$37,436$49,847$48,276
Average House Hold Income$58,687$70,032$63,629
P C I$33,176$26,569$24,529
M D I$32,912$42,210$41,133
A T H E$48,460$54,185$50,898
S T R8.75%4.00%
W C J85.96%81.55%77.74%
(Zip) Code
14222

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Listing information last refreshed 7/29/2025. Provided courtesy of Park Realty of WNY LLC via Buffalo MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.