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526 Capen Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226

$2,200

3 beds 1 baths 1,261 sqft Built 19501 days on marketActive

About this home

Unfortunately this seller who loves this home and neighborhood is relocating so it provides a great opportunity for someone to rent this nicely updated Cape Cod-style home. Wonderful location, nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in convenient Amherst neighborhood. Close to everything: shopping, UB, highways for easy access to the airport or downtown. This delightful 3-bedroom residence offers a warm and inviting layout, perfect for comfortable living. The first floor features a bright and spacious living room filled with natural light, a cozy eat-in kitchen, two good sized bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized third bedroom along with a versatile bonus room that can serve as a home office, playroom or whatever suits your needs. Enjoy the outdoors in your private, fully fenced backyard — ideal for pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing. In addition to the garage there is a storage shed. The full basement is clean and provides ample storage space and laundry. Additional highlights include fresh paint throughout the home, newer vinyl replacement windows and new carpet on the upper level. Major updates include an architectural roof installed in 2018 and updated mechanical systems for added peace of mind. Don't miss out!

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
$655/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$75
Principal + interest$14
Property tax + insurance$60
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Utilities
$972
Heating + cooling$333
Internet + TV + phone$140
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$0
Other (entertainment)
$140
$655/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,345/mo
Purchase price
$2,200
Down payment
$110 (5%)
Loan amount
$2,090
APR
7.15%

Quick facts

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Style
CapeCod
Year built
1950
Lot size
0.1679 ac
Stories
0
Heating
ForcedAir
Cooling
CentralAir
Water
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
B1629961
County
Erie

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement

Home features

Interior
SeparateFormalLivingRoomBedroomOnMainLevel
Exterior
ConcreteDriveway

Lot features

Rectangular, RectangularLot

Neighborhood — 14226

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population24,84119,351,094299,088,112
Population Change Since1990-6.00%8.00%20.00%
Population Density3,452395
Male11,5319,381,926147,432,321
Female13,3109,969,168151,655,844
Never Married5,6504,946,39163,775,926
Married10,9027,166,701123,120,365
Separated7801,159,67312,639,686
Widowed1,8181,110,24515,467,586
Divorced1,5711,210,44823,075,029
Number Of House Hold10,6847,102,016111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.272.642.60
Medial Age40.1736.5335.46
Median House Hold Income$51,733$49,847$48,276
Average House Hold Income$71,464$70,032$63,629
P C I$31,177$26,569$24,529
M D I$43,736$42,210$41,133
A T H E$54,450$54,185$50,898
S T R8.75%4.00%
W C J82.19%81.55%77.74%
(Zip) Code
14226

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Listing information last refreshed 8/11/2025. Provided courtesy of MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc. via Buffalo MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.