Willert Park Homes for Sale

Willert Park, a neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side, is rich in culture and history. It features the historic Willert Park Courts, the first public housing for African Americans in Buffalo. Things to do in the area include going to the Nash House Museum, which highlights African American contributions, and checking out the Buffalo Transportation Museum. Willert Park is seeing increased demand as people move from New York City for lower housing costs. The Community Preservation Partners are investing $51 million into renewing the Ellicott Park townhomes. Two-story minimal traditional homes, some of which are brightly painted, line the sidewalks. Broadway Street offers retail options like Broadway Mini Mart and Broadway Wines and Spirits, and Tops Friendly Market is nearby for groceries. Dining favorites include Chef's Restaurant for Italian cuisine and Buffalo Brewing Company & Buffalo Deep Dish for pizza and craft brews. Students in Willert Park may attend P.S. 212 - Leonardo da Vinci High School. The Pratt Willert Community Center and JFK Community Center provide spaces for community meetings and recreational activities, including youth programs and athletic events. The JFK Recreation Center features a football field, playground and track. The neighborhood benefits from infrastructure improvements like rain gardens, which enhance green spaces. Public transportation is accessible via the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, with several stops along Broadway, and Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 9 miles away.