This beauty at 374 West Ferry is being offered for sale by the owner for just under $200,000. It has been renovated to immaculate, like new, condition from top to bottom. It has five bedrooms, two baths, bamboo floors in some rooms, a stunning carved wood fireplace mantle, many new windows, new furnace, new roof, new plumbing, new electric, lots of original wood trim and paneling, and original refinished oak floors on the ground floor. It also has off-street parking and a big third floor attic with wonderful space waiting for finishing. City taxes are under $500!
Here is the owners description from the listing.
Built in 1880, this handsome single-family Victorian home is situated within walking distance of Elmwood Avenue and Grant Street, and features many original architectural details as well as updated and replaced mechanicals. Expansive 2,318 sqft living area doesn’t include the huge 50’x25′ unfinished 3rd floor or the full basement with new vented glass-block windows, both of which could be finished to double the living area square footage. South-facing frontage with lots of windows allows for ample natural light. 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms offer plenty of space for a growing family and guests. Brand new asphalt driveway leads to private off-street parking for 2 vehicles. Move-in ready! Private showings upon request. Open house Sunday, August 23rd, 9am-12noon. 374 W. Ferry St.
A comment on Face Book adds:
… even better than how it is now IS the transformation . Nothing short of remarkable!! Makes my block just shine now , and so many different people walking by have commented on just the outside and how grateful they are Scott did the work !
This location may not be for everyone but the area is on a noticeable upswing with investment moving westward from Richmond Avenue and nearby Grant Street attracting an interesting new mix of restaurants and stores. It has potential to be one of Buffalo’s best urban shopping streets in the near future. Add to this mix a significant collection of architecturally high quality Victorian houses lining Ferry Street and you have the necessary ingredients for substantial and sustained new investment in this area.
Again, here is the listing and contact information if you are interested.