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From industrial to chart-topping
Grant-Amherst is a community on the upswing with roots tracing back to Buffalo's first electrically lit streets in 1886. Despite its industrial vibe, the neighborhood’s community is alive with resilience. While many prefer renting, it's slowly scooping up more homebuyers and is rated the eighth best place to live in New York. Recent boosts, like a $55 million federal grant from Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act's Reconnecting Communities Program, are a promising sign of growth for this neighborhood, located just 5 miles north of downtown.
Grant Amherst is close to the Niagara River with a bike path along it.
This church is one of the most stunning buildings in Grant-Amherst.
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Balcony views of Grant-Amherst
Grant-Amherst is half-industrial and half-residential. Houses, predominantly from the 1880s to 1920s, showcase stick and shingle styles. “There a lot of multi-housing and cute cottage-style houses,” says Maureen Flavin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna, who has 32 years of experience in Buffalo. Wide porches and second-story balconies adorn homes offering around 1500 square feet of living space. Despite the appealing features, homes in Grant-Amherst sell within 22 days, and the neighborhood faces a low inventory, much like the surrounding region. “It’s going through a transition currently,” Flavin says. “The prices are a bit lower, and there’s a lot of rentals and investors buying.” With a median price of $151,000 — a 33 percent increase from 2022 — properties often present opportunities for TLC at a much lower price than the rest of the state.
Many homes in Grant Amherst feature wide porches and second story balconies.
Home prices in Grant Amherst are up 33 percent compared to 2022.
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Community garden touches at Buffalo Public Schools
Buffalo Public Schools, situated near Buffalo State University, offer a complete educational pipeline through a lottery system. Students can start at PS 094 West Hertel Academy, which serves grades K-8 and earns a C on Niche. PS 305 McKinley Vocational High School earns a B-minus. In addition to fulfilling all state-mandated requirements for graduation, McKinley students can choose a specific vocational track, including advertising art, aquatic ecology, machine tool technology and construction trades. City Honors School, renowned for its International Baccalaureate (IB) program for grades 5 through 12, requires a placement test and features a beautiful community garden. It earns an A Niche grade and is ranked the second-best college prep high school in New York.
McKinley High School offers extended learning time for students who seek additional support in core subjects.
City Honors School is renowned for its International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
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The expansive Delaware Park
Off Scajaquada Parkway, Delaware Park offers residents a soccer field, rose garden, tennis courts, the Buffalo History Museum and Buffalo Zoo. Grant-Amherst is close to the Niagara River, where Unity Island Park offers a bridge and scenic views of Canada’s shoreline, plus well-maintained picnic areas. The 8-mile Shoreline Trail is perfect for an hour-long bike ride along the Niagara River, and cuts through Tow Path Park, which offers shoreside fishing with bass and brown trout. Canalside adds an urban touch with city lights, a bike rental hut, and a convenient ferry to Outer Harbor. Locals practice their drive at Park Country Club near Ellicott Creek off Sheridan Drive.
The Rose Garden in Delaware Park is special as it changes every couple of weeks.
The Buffalo Zoo near Cold Springs has over 300 different animals and was founded in 1875.
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Local stores like Allen Town Music and Delaware Camera
Grant-Amherst has a few shopping and dining hubs around town. The camera collection at Delaware Camera is a local haven for photographers on Delaware Avenue. For music lovers, Allen Town Music Store in Black Rock is a noteworthy destination. For dining, Joe's NY Style Pizza is right off the river, and close by, Nick's Place is known for its homemade bread. Locals take Harlem Road to NY-33 West for 10 miles to stop by Anchor Bar, the birthplace of Buffalo Wings, for live jazz performances and cold beverages. If a homemade dinner sounds better to residents in Grant-Amherst, grocery convenience is found at Wegmans, Tops and ALDI off Alberta Drive. “There is a very cool butcher shop, Moriaty Meats on Elmwood,” Flavin says. “Also, a couple of great diverse restaurants that feel good to support.”
You can find anything you need for your camera collection at Delaware Camera near Grant Amherst.
Allen Town Music is located in the heart of Grant-Amherst for local musicians to peruse.
in Grant-Amherst you can find a wide variety of eateries, including Hot Mama's Canteen.
Nick's Place in Grant-Amherst is famous for their homemade bread and reasonable prices.
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Festivals and community centers make Grant-Amherst come alive
Residents will find many community and cultural events. The Northwest Buffalo Community Center, located near Grabiarz Campus School, serves as a hub for local gatherings for summer camp and bingo. Notable festivals include the Festival of Lights at Hamburg Fairgrounds, the Allentown Art Festival six miles away and the Taste of Buffalo, held in downtown Buffalo along Delaware Avenue, is one of the largest outdoor food festivals nationally. Downtown is also home to Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the sixth-oldest public art institution in the United States. Sports enthusiasts can cheer for Buffalo's five professional teams, spanning baseball, football, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, at multiple stadiums across Buffalo.
The Zoo near Cold Springs hosts a festival of lanterns and lights during the summer.
Cold Springs is next to Delaware Park that offers free theatre during the summer months.
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Getting around Grant-Amherst and Buffalo
Transportation is convenient, with multiple bus stops and easy access to major interstates, linking residents to neighboring areas and downtown Buffalo. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is roughly 7 miles away via NY-33 East, making it easy for a weekend getaway from home.
There are bike share stations to make exploring Grant Amherst easy.
The Pierce Arrow Building in Grant Amherst has been repurposed for businesses.
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Grant-Amherst Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grant-Amherst, Buffalo sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Grant-Amherst, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $134,900, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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