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5284 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14221

$259,999

3 beds 1 baths 1,491 sqft Built 19404 days on marketActive

About this home

Here’s your chance to own a charming 3-bedroom Cape Cod in one of Western New York’s most sought-after school districts. Set on a deep 60x168 lot and fully fenced yard, this home offers a flexible layout with a first-floor bedroom, eat-in kitchen, and nearly 1, 500 square feet of living space. The kitchen features ample cabinet storage, a breakfast bar that lets you be a part of the action in the kitchen or living room. Enjoy the view through the sliding doors that lead to a deck and tree-lined yard. Off the kitchen, you'll find a versatile bonus room, also with sliding doors, that can be used as a family room, home office, or den. Upstairs includes two spacious bedrooms and plenty of attic storage. The home also features a full basement and convenient first-floor laundry. A new forced air furnace was installed in 2023, just add central air to complete the system. You'll love the walkable location, with the grocery store, post office, restaurants, retail shops, coffee spots, and medical offices just a short walk away. Built in 1940, this home is perfect for buyers who are ready to personalize a space and create long-term value.

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
$3,092/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$2,557
Principal + interest$1,668
Property tax + insurance$791
PMI / 2nd mortgage$98
Utilities
$1,076
Heating + cooling$385
Internet + TV + phone$140
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$0
Other (entertainment)
$140
$3,092/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,908/mo
Purchase price
$259,999
Down payment
$13,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$246,999
APR
7.15%

Quick facts

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Style
CapeCod
Year built
1940
Lot size
0.2314 ac
Stories
0
Heating
Gas, ForcedAir
Cooling
Water
Connected, Public
HOA
Annual tax
$5,956
MLS #
B1625428
County
Erie

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement

Home features

Appliances
DryerDishwasherGasCooktopGasWaterHeaterRefrigeratorWasher
Interior
BreakfastBarDenEatInKitchenSlidingGlassDoorsBedroomOnMainLevel
Exterior
ConcreteDrivewayFullyFenced
Parking
NoGarage
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Sewer
Connected

Lot features

NearPublicTransit, Rectangular, RectangularLot

Neighborhood — 14221

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population49,35719,351,094299,088,112
Population Change Since19904.00%8.00%20.00%
Population Density2,169395
Male23,0959,381,926147,432,321
Female26,2639,969,168151,655,844
Never Married9,0634,946,39163,775,926
Married24,1777,166,701123,120,365
Separated1,5611,159,67312,639,686
Widowed3,7941,110,24515,467,586
Divorced2,5701,210,44823,075,029
Number Of House Hold19,5557,102,016111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.442.642.60
Medial Age44.3336.5335.46
Median House Hold Income$69,972$49,847$48,276
Average House Hold Income$90,560$70,032$63,629
P C I$37,119$26,569$24,529
M D I$57,130$42,210$41,133
A T H E$65,345$54,185$50,898
S T R8.75%4.00%
W C J83.54%81.55%77.74%
(Zip) Code
14221

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Listing information last refreshed 7/31/2025. Provided courtesy of The Paul Team LLC via Buffalo MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.