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Price cut: $54K (10/15)

$895,000

543 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202

5beds

5,088sqft

Duplex, Multi Family

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$865,000 Zestimate^®

$176/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two fireplacesPrivate backyard retreatSauna houseHardwood floorsRemodeled kitchenAbundant storageBar room

Experience the best of historic Allentown living in this one-of-a-kind 1852 residence at 543 Franklin Street. Fully restored with modern updates, this versatile property blends timeless charm with contemporary comfort. The main home boasts hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen with island, spacious dining and living areas, a front sitting room, bar room, office, and a primary suite with two walk-in closets and private bath. Cozy up by one of two fireplaces, or enjoy the private backyard retreat complete with a sauna house. With a large parking area, garage, and abundant storage (attic, closets, bonus rooms), this home is as functional as it is inviting. The attached 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath in-law apartment offers its own remodeled kitchen and private entrance—ideal for extended family, guests, or income opportunities. All within walking distance to the medical campus, restaurants, and shops of Buffalo’s vibrant Allentown neighborhood.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Heating

Gas, Baseboard, Forced Air, Radiant

Cooling

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Wet Bar, Natural Woodwork
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,088
Total interior livable area: 5,088 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Paved, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Awning(s), Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 7,400.84 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 148
Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot

Details

Parcel number: 1402001007000003014000
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Duplex
Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family

Materials

Brick, Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water: Connected, Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Buffalo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $176/sqft
Tax assessed value: $360,000
Annual tax amount: $6,474
Date on market: 9/11/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Tenant pays: All Utilities

Estimated market value

$865,000

$822,000 - $908,000

$2,300/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2025	Price change	$895,000-5.7%$176/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1637184 Report a problem
9/11/2025	Listed for sale	$949,000+115.7%$187/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1637184 Report a problem
7/30/2018	Sold	$440,000+10.3%$86/sqft
Source: NYSAMLSs #B1114437 Report a problem
5/8/2018	Pending sale	$399,000$78/sqft
Source: Hunt Real Estate ERA #B1114437 Report a problem
5/1/2018	Listed for sale	$399,000+121.7%$78/sqft
Source: Hunt Real Estate ERA #B1114437 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$360,000 -16.9%
2023	--	$433,000
2022	--	$433,000

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