Why Live in South Amherst
Encompassing parks, shopping centers, highly rated schools and the University at Buffalo’s North Campus, South Amherst is a Buffalo suburb with a lot going on. The village of Williamsville is to the south, providing a walkable Main Street and community events. Interstates 290 and 990 make it easy to get around the area. “Our location just can't be beat,” says Anne Kader, an associate broker and Realtor with WNY Metro Roberts Realty who’s sold homes in the area for over 35 years. “We're about 10 minutes to the airport and 20 minutes to anywhere else you want to be.” In South Amherst, the tree-lined streets form a maze around community parks and the University at Buffalo’s campus. The homes here sit back from the roads and have manicured lawns and paved driveways. Kader says new residents should be prepared for Buffalo’s cold and snowy winters. “Stock up on salt because you’re going to need to salt your sidewalks and driveways,” she says. The median lot size is about a quarter-acre, allowing space for backyard swimming pools and patios. Minimal Traditional, Cape Cod and smaller split-levels generally cost between $160,000 and $330,000, while larger split-levels, ranch-style and
Home Trends in South Amherst, NY
On average, homes in South Amherst, Amherst sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in South Amherst, Amherst over the last 12 months is $385,495.
Median Sale Price
$385,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$522,995
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$410,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%