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Next door neighbors to Downtown Buffalo
With the proximity of Downtown, the neighborhood of Columbus has a walkability score of 93 out of 100, making it a walker’s paradise. “It’s minutes from downtown,” says Todd Aichinger, a real estate salesperson with MetroRoberts Realty. “And the waterfront is kind of a big thing.” The waterfront includes a park with naval ships and tanks on display, an ice-skating rink that includes the Buffalo-original ice bikes, and various walking paths to view Lake Erie. The neighborhood is divided into a business district and residential areas by Niagara Street. The business area is home to both city and national services, such as a Federal Bureau of Investigation office, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, the television station WKBW-TV and a post office. Residents can walk across South Elmwood Avenue, which acts as the eastern border of the neighborhood, to reach Downtown Buffalo and its theaters, dining options and businesses.
Victorian homes from the early 1900s
There are a few recently built apartments for rent lining Niagara Street on the business section of the neighborhood, but most homes are to the northeast section and have smaller lot sizes. Most homes have a garage or at least a paved driveway area, but some will only have street parking. Victorian homes, including Italianate and Queen Anne styles, fill the area, with some Greek Revival and Colonial Revival scattered throughout. Most homes along the nine residential streets were built around 1900, but there are a few homes built closer to 40 years ago. Housing styles here include pops of colorful siding and other external features such as turrets and wrap-around porches. Front yards are often small with enough room to plant a few small plants or bushes and includes a short walkway to the front door. Single-family homes begin at about $370,000 and reach around $650,000. There are some investment opportunities as well, with homes that have been renovated to hold multiple units. These homes can consist of both rented and owned units. Prices begin around $130,000 for three units and reach about $810,000 for five units.
The average home value in Columbus is $311,131.
Average home prices in Columbus have been up 39% over the last 12 months.
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Shopping on Niagara Street
Strong Hearts Buffalo and Sabores De Mi Terra, as well as two convenience stores are on Niagara Street. For more grocery choices, residents can follow Niagara two blocks northwest to reach a Tops Friendly Markets.
Mighty Fine Fashions in Columbus sells high end sportswear and accessories.
Mighty Fine Fashions in Columbus also has some common household electronics.
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Downtown Buffalo events
“You’re minutes from Shea’s,” says Aichinger. “It’s an amazing old theater and major productions typically come and put on a show.” Shea’s Buffalo Theatre began as a movie theater, but has since transformed into a place where residents can purchase tickets for Broadway shows and musical performances, like The Lion King and instrumental bands like The Piano Guys. From November to March, The Ice at Canalside has Buffalo originals like ice bikes. “It’s a Buffalo thing. They literally invented it,” says Aichinger. The ice-skating rink downtown used to be an arena, but has since been transformed. Ice bikes have the same functions as a bike, but have been transformed and engineered so that the front wheel is in fact a blade. Instead of wobbling around the rink on ice-skates, people can safely make their way around on an ice bike instead.
Just under 4000 people live in Columbus.
Options on Chippewa St near Columbus range from Fast Food to higher end restaurants.
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Advanced Placement and technical studies
Tucked between a park and a health insurance agency, in the commercial section of the neighborhood, Waterfront Elementary is for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The elementary school receives a C from Niche. Students can then attend Hutchinson Central Technical High School, which receives an A-minus, and take Advanced Placement courses and complete a technical program in Bio-Chemical, Computer or Engineering Technology. The high school is located in the northeast section of the neighborhood.
Hutchinson Central Technial High in Columbus has technial programs like Engineering.
Waterfront Elementary School in Columbus receives a C grade from Niche.
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Walking paths and room to run
The walking path at the 1.2-acre Johnson Park provides a shortcut through the middle of the greenspace into downtown. The Waterfront/Emerson Young Park’s larger greenspace sits across the street from Waterfront Elementary where an impromptu soccer or basketball game is a possibility.
Johnson Park in Columbus the perfect space for a quick walk with your dog.
Emerson Young Park is the largest green space in Columbus located next to Waterfront Elementary.
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Bordered by an interstate
There are several bus lines on Niagara Street, as well as two on Tracy Street, both the lines on Niagara and Tracy begin in downtown and service the greater Buffalo area. Residents can also cross by foot Elmwood Avenue which acts as the eastern border of the neighborhood, to reach the Downtown Buffalo area. Bordered by Interstate 190 to the southwest, there is an exit and on-ramp in the southern point of the neighborhood. For employees of BlueCross Blue Shield Western New York, there is an electric charging station for electric vehicles located within their parking garage.
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Parks in this Area
Cathedral Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Buffalo Naval Park
Days Park
Ralph C. Wilson Jr Centennial Park
Freedom Park
Waterfront/Emerson Young Park
Basketball
Soccer
Trails
Johnson Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Tony Sisti Park
Transit
Airport
Buffalo Niagara International
21 min drive
Bus
Tracy St & Elmwood Ave
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West Ave & Carolina St
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Lower Terrace & Adams Mark
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Elmwood Ave & Hutch Tech High School
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Niagara St & South Elmwood Ave
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Niagara St & Georgia St
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Niagara St & West Mohawk St
Columbus Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbus, Buffalo sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbus, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spectacular city condo with sensational spaces and close to all conveniences! A fabulous 3rd floor unit with wonderful detail and design including exposed brick walls, renovated kitchen and bath, and custom blinds. 2 parking spaces, lots of storage and in -unit laundry. Just minutes from the hospital corridor, shops, and restaurants. I’d like to Welcome you to your home!
Great investment opportunity with this fully leased duplex offering strong rental income. Each spacious unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, updated flooring throughout, and generously sized living spaces filled with natural light. The kitchens have been tastefully updated with stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, and ample room for dining. Tenants enjoy plenty of storage, and
286 Carolina Street is a completely re-built 2-unit property. The exterior has been insulated with R-1 insulation and has all new vinyl siding (2024). New concrete walkways and front porch (2024), full tear off roof and new windows (2020). New exterior doors with "smart locks". Both units were totally redesigned & renovated in 2024 with new, open floor plans laid out by Akos Architects & built by
UTILITIES INCLUDED! APPLY TODAY and be home for the holidays!Affordable Housing Opportunities for Those Who Qualify!Experience comfortable living at Pine Harbor Apartments, where affordability meets convenience in Downtown Buffalo. Our community is surrounded by a serene, park-like setting with mature trees, just minutes from shopping, dining, recreation, and lively
Spacious 2 BR apartment on the 3rd floor of this classic Victorian Italianate building located on lovely Johnson Park. Features include wood floors, ceiling fans, good storage, updated Kitchen and Bath, off-street parking. Located a few blocks from Downtown; Allentown and the Medical Campus a short distance away. No smoking; small pet ok.
Stunning West Side property close to all downtown amenities! Spectacular, 2-bedroom, 2 bath fully updated home with attached garage plus off-street parking. Upon entry you are greeted by gorgeous volume ceiling, hardwood floors and oversized, updated kitchen. 1st floor laundry! Second floor includes two bedrooms and full bathroom with updated artisan tile work. Partially finished basement
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,368
Median Age
35
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,790
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.5%
College Graduates
22.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
48.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
188''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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