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Irish culture thrives minutes away from Downtown Buffalo
Known as the Irish heritage district and just 5 miles from Downtown Buffalo, Abbott McKinley is a small neighborhood big in history, boasting easy access to nature. Locals can partake in Buffalo's highlights on a whim — shopping, entertainment and fine dining — then come home to local comforts. "We think of Abbott McKinley as our little neighborhood, but it's still part of the city," says local Realtor Mary Clare Hourihan of Hunt Real Estate. "It is very walkable, with restaurants, coffee shops, parks and schools in your backyard."
Vintage Cape Cods fill Abbott McKinley
Abbott McKinley was settled by Irish immigrants in the late 1800s, and some of its oldest homes reach back to this time. The neighborhood has a vintage feel through gridded streets, Cape Cod homes, bungalows, American Foursquares, and minimal traditionals built from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Many properties have modern upgrades and range in price from $150,000 to $300,000. A four-bedroom home with updates recently sold for $270,000 in this neighborhood and only spent 11 days on the market. Mature trees and cracks in the sidewalks also display the area's travel through time.
The median year built for homes in Abbott McKinley is 1920.
Homes in Abbott McKinley often sit on moderate lots.
Some of the most beautiful homes in Abbott McKinley are along parkways.
Homes in Abbott McKinley often take less than a month to sell.
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Playing a round of tennis at Cazenovia Park
Abbott McKinley's parks, including Cazenovia Park off the residential street Norman Avenue, are home to several baseball diamonds and tennis courts. There's even a golf course within the park. Locals also hang their hammocks at Heacock Park under the shade of sugar maple trees. "Having two parks within walking distance is unique to this area of Buffalo," Hourihan says. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is also less than 2 miles away via South Park Avenue for a day out among the flowers.
Cazenovia Park near Abbott McKinley has plenty of trails to use for hikes, bikes or walks.
Many trails in Cazenovia Park near Abbott McKinley go along the Cazenovia Creek.
This free little library in Abbott McKinley has a variety of books and a white fence.
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Enjoying a drink and Buffalo Bills game at Doc Sullivans
Along with their history, locals also celebrate their home team in Abbott McKinley, the Buffalo Bills. They can purchase Buffalo Bills-themed chocolates at Ko-Ed Candies, which has been in operation since 1947, and Doc Sullivans is the hot spot to grab a cold beer after work and cheer on the team. Neighbors also reserve the venue at Doc Sullivans, The Abbeyfeal Room, to host family gatherings. Another neighborhood favorite is D.A. Taste, known for its specialty tacos and house-smoked queso. Locals can easily walk to these places, all nestled on the main thoroughfare of Abbott McKinley with its residential offshoots.
Ko-Ed Candies has been serving sweet treats in Abbott McKinley since 1947.
Across from the Irish Center in Abbott McKinley are some Irish-themed shops as well.
Doc Sullivan's is a local favorite for beer and sports in Abbott McKinley.
The Dog Ears Bookstore and Cafe in Abbott McKinley offers fuel for your reading.
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Celebrating Irish heritage at the Buffalo Irish Center
The neighborhood celebrates its Irish heritage at the Buffalo Irish Center's weekly fish fry and the annual Irish Festival at Cazenovia Park from July 26th to 28th. The festival features live music, dancing and family-friendly sing-alongs. Local non-profit South Buffalo Roots hosts it, along with South Buffalo Porchfest — a one-day event each June where local musicians use neighborhood porches and front lawns as their venues. "Both festivals are still free and open to the public. Everyone enjoys walking through the neighborhood, listening to these bands that volunteer their time," Hourihan says.
Speaking loud at South Park High School
The history of this neighborhood is also visible at Mount Mercy Academy, the local private all-girls high school founded by Irish nuns in 1904 that continues its legacy of education today. The Buffalo City School District also serves Abbott McKinley, with 60 facilities total. Students may attend nearby P.S. 72 - Lorraine Elementary School for kindergarten through eighth grade, rated C-plus by Niche, and continue to public or private high schools, including Bishop Timon High School, a well-regarded all-boys facility. P.S. 206 - South Park High School, a public school, is less than a mile away from locals and earns a B-minus rating from Niche. The school holds an annual speaking contest where student's verbal and theatrical talents shine.
Lorraine Elementary School in Abbott McKinley has serves students in grades PK-8.
Mount Mercy Academy in Abbott McKinley was founded by Irish nuns in 1904.
Bishop Timon High School in Abbott McKinley is a well-regarded all-boys private school.
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Bus lines offer a safe ride home after a night out in Abbott McKinley.
Day trips to Downtown Buffalo
As Abbott McKinley only stretches about a mile in each direction, locals can get to most places — a friend's house or a local business — by bike or on foot. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 10 miles west via Interstate 90 for faraway adventures. Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority runs buses to and from downtown with stops along Abbott Road and McKinley Parkway. Abbott McKinley offers its residents an easy commute downtown, plenty of green spaces and abundant history.
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Abbott McKinley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Abbott McKinley, Buffalo sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Abbott McKinley, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $230,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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