With street names like Grape, Peach and Orange, Fruit Belt’s history comes together everywhere. Once home to fruit farming, the historically black community is now entirely residential. A part of the borough's most recent history tells the story of community activism in the face of gentrification. Locals of this borough live just east of Lake Erie within walking distance of downtown entertainment.
Properties in Fruit Belt reflect a mix of historic worker-style cottages and newer duplex townhouses. Tall trees spring from small lawns here and sidewalks connect neighbors. A five-bedroom property that requires renovation may go for $65,000 here, a three-bedroom house with a spacious back yard for $90,000 and a renovated four-bedroom home for $200,000. According to Buffalo native and Realtor Ahmad Nieves of Red Door Real Estate, community members are seeking ways to invest in these properties for the benefit of their neighbors. “I have been helping one woman buy land and property in the area and she is starting to do development.”
Locals to Fruit Belt are served by the Metro Bus and Rail and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. As the layout of Fruit Belt is relatively dense, many also walk to restaurants, the grocery store, work and shops. There are a few restaurants within the neighborhood’s bounds. Downtown Buffalo is also only a mile away and easily accessed on foot. The neighborhood is bordered by Highway 33 to the east and the nearest airport, Buffalo Niagara International, is 8 miles away along its route.
Fruit Belt students are served by the Buffalo City School District, which has 60 facilities total. A few close to Fruit Belt that students may attend include Martin Luther King Jr #48 for elementary education and City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park, which combines both middle and high school. The elementary school earns a C-minus rating by Niche, while City Honors School earns an impressive A rating. City Honors School has a robust list of athletic teams and IB programs for both middle and high school students.
Sunshine Vegan Eats, serving plant-based chicken and waffles among other creative entrees, is local to Fruit Belt on Jefferson Avenue. High Deli is another favorite just a few blocks from neighbors on Peach Street. Anchor Bar, less than a mile along downtown’s Main Street, has been a staple since the '30s. And Allen Burger Venture, also less than a mile away on Allen Street, is known for its creative Americana fare. Bill's Food Mart, on Allen Street, is one of the closest grocery stores. Walden Galleria, with its movie theater and 200 retail spots, is 5 miles away along Walden Avenue. In this enclave’s Orchard days, you could smell the fruit in the air on summer days. Today, you can join a fun-loving community that looks out for each other.
Masten Park in the Fruit Belt has a baseball diamond, basketball court and playground. The Fruit Belt is also known for its many community gardens — they are just one stop along Fruit Belt's walking tour organized by Explore Buffalo, which also makes a pit stop at the Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion. The 190-acre Buffalo Harbor State Park — 5 miles southwest via Buffalo Skyway — has a beach for strolling and sunbathing along Lake Erie.
"A lot of people are interested in Fruit Belt because it's the medical corridor of Buffalo. As interest grows, so does local conversation around what will happen to those who have been here,” Nieves says. Grassroots organizations dedicated to strengthening community ties are prominent here. The Fruit Belt Coalition regularly hosts block party meetings and organizes community-enrichment events, from holiday celebrations to health fairs and community offerings just for teens and kids.
Syed Rizvi
Keller Williams Realty WNY
(716) 589-4267
222 Total Sales
2 in Fruit Belt
$35K - $145K Price Range
Rosalind Burgin
Mootry Murphy & Burgin Realty Group LLC
(716) 671-3681
80 Total Sales
3 in Fruit Belt
$107K - $201K Price Range
Bo Gurney
Gurney Becker & Bourne
(716) 389-5286
29 Total Sales
1 in Fruit Belt
$465,000 Price
Pushpa Gunatilake
Pioneer Star Real Estate Inc.
(716) 295-5111
354 Total Sales
6 in Fruit Belt
$35K - $96K Price Range
Jeevakaran Seevaratnam
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
(716) 458-8176
83 Total Sales
1 in Fruit Belt
$83,000 Price
Thejan Kodituwakku
Keller Williams Realty WNY
(716) 274-6832
119 Total Sales
3 in Fruit Belt
$9K - $238K Price Range
Airport
Buffalo Niagara International
17 min drive
Subway
Allen/Medical Campus
Bus
Carlton St & Michigan Ave
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High St & Michigan Ave
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Best St & Jefferson Ave
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Michigan Ave & Virginia St
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High St & Ellicott St
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Best St & Masten Ave
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fruit Belt | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Fruit Belt, Buffalo sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fruit Belt, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $95,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$199,900
Spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms single family house with full beautiful basement located close to down town and all facilities. The house has a lot of updates which includes brand new bathrooms, kitchen , flooring etc. For square footage please refer to the floor plans. Great location, and can be a great investment or owner occupied property. Meticulously renovated through out. Great size
$129,000
Discover this beautiful updated ready-to-move multi family home with 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom on each floor. It’s a perfect investment property with potential yield, close to job opportunity zone. The entire property was renovated and painted. The exquisite interiors with wonderful vinyl floor, wide windows make you feel at home with comfort, peace and tranquility. The home is accessible to all
Shafikul Chowdhury World Class Group LLC
$1,400 per month
Welcome to 235 High Street, Buffalo, NY. This is an lower 3 bedroom apartment located in Buffalo's Fruit Belt neighborhood. This apartment boasts 3 spacious bedrooms with closets, a living room, dining room, full kitchen, and a full bathroom. When you first enter this apartment you are welcomed into the living room, past the living room is the first bedroom and the kitchen. Past this is bedroom
Ahmad Nieves Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC
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