Set on almost 13 acres overlooking Buffalo Creek, this mid-century home sits atop a hill surrounded by mature trees, many over a century old. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout takes full advantage of the natural setting, with light-filled spaces and views that pull your attention outside. Brazilian cherry floors run through the main living spaces, where large picture windows in the living room, dining room, and breakfast room look out across a winding creek in the distance, framed by woods in every direction.
The kitchen cabinetry, custom-built in the 1980s, still holds up beautifully—solid, spacious, and well cared for. Just off the dining room, a concrete patio looks out over the landscape and provides a separate outdoor space with a view for BBQ's and outdoor entertaining. On the side of the house, a built-in hot tub flows directly into the inground pool, warming the water as it goes and creating a space built for relaxation, and tanning.
Upstairs, the bedrooms are generously sized with large closets, including a Jack-and-Jill bathroom that connects to the primary bedroom. A second-floor hallway leads to an open-air patio above the attached two-car garage, adding a unique architectural touch. There’s also a detached two-car garage in front of the home for added storage, workshop space, or hobby use.
On top of the hill, a private grass tee box lets you send golf balls soaring into the valley below. And with Buffalo Creek running along the back of the property, fishing from your own land is more than just a possibility—it’s part of the experience.
Major upgrades include a new well holding tank (2023), well pump (9/24), well water line repair (7/25), water softener (11/24), oil boiler (4/25), and a new electrical panel (5/25). It’s a property that’s not just visually striking, but solid and functional beneath the surface.
Fish in your backyard, host under the trees, and watch the sun stretch across your own hillside. This is the kind of quiet you can feel.
Negotiations begin Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm.
Pending
$569,000
5036 Merlau Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052
4beds
2,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
12.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inground poolLight-filled spacesDetached two-car garageOpen-air patioPrivate grass tee boxJack-and-jill bathroomBrazilian cherry floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 07:50pm
Listing by:
Danahy Real Estate 716-259-9859,
Cory Hill 716-777-2385
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1624282
Originating MLS: Buffalo

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Other, See Remarks, Radiant, Stove
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,330
- Total interior livable area: 2,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Hot Tub/Spa, Pool
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Access, Stream
- Body of water: Buffalo Creek
Lot
- Size: 12.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 853 x 978
- Features: Agricultural, Irregular Lot, Rural Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1466001780000002022000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Two Story,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other, See Remarks, Slab
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: East Aurora
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,403
- Date on market: 7/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
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