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Urban living near history and park space
Living in MLK Park means living within walking distance of one of the city’s most dynamic green spaces. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, located on the south side of this Buffalo neighborhood, attracts people from all over town to both explore history and get active on the park’s grounds. Residents can take advantage of this outdoor attraction that also includes the Buffalo Museum of Science, while purchasing a home for a fraction of the cost of other nearby neighborhoods. The community’s diversity shines through the area’s variety of local halal markets, houses of worship and Black-owned businesses. And access to Kensington Expressway means quick trips to downtown Buffalo and easy commutes around upstate New York.
Honoring history at MLK Park
The neighborhood’s namesake sits in the community’s southwest corner. The 56-acre Martin Luther King Jr. Park was established in the 1800s and continues to be the gathering place for family picnics and open jazz concerts. "The city has started to pay a little more attention to it, so there are more amenities as far as park activities and after-school programs," says Ben Schwed, a Broker with Park Realty of WNY with more than a decade of experience selling homes in the Buffalo area. These amenities include a Greenhouse and a splash pad with 300 fountains open during the warmer months, converting into a reflecting pool in the spring and fall and an ice rink in the winter. When they’re not running through the spraying water, children can run through the park’s playground. The Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Plaza features an 8-foot sculpture honoring King. Buffalo Museum of Science is also on the park grounds, offering interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Nearby, the John E. Brent Garden is a tribute to Buffalo’s first African American architect. Also known as the secret garden, this quiet area features a walking trail surrounded by perennial flowers, cherry blossoms and weeping cypress trees.
The splash pad in MLK Park is supposed to be a reflection pool in spring and fall.
The MLK Tribute Plaza recognizes the park's namesake and is a central meeting spot of the park.
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Four square homes with A-frame designs
Four squares with A-frames reign supreme throughout the residential streets of MLK Park, while some homes feature Craftsman architectural influences. Narrow sidewalks lead residents home, where they can walk up the front steps to their wide front porch. Some properties need a full update, while others have been recently remodeled. "Some of these areas were long neglected," Schwed says. "There are older houses, but local buyers come in and make much nicer houses and renovations. It improves the area." Move-in ready single-family dwellings, some with balconies and skinny side driveways, range from 1,500 to about 3,000 square feet and typically fall in the $150,000 to $275,000 price range.
The average home value in MLK Park is $104,000.
Homes in MLK Park on average sell after 68 days on the market.
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Buffalo public and magnet schools
Students living in MLK Park can begin with a 10-1 student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School, which Niche grades a C-minus. This school shares a campus with the Buffalo Museum of Science and serves kindergarteners through eighth grade learners. Students can then progress to a 7-1 student-teacher ratio at East Community High School, which Niche grades a C-plus. This high school offers virtual learning pathways and special programs, such as police and firefighter cadet programs.
The Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School in MLK Park is connected to the Science Museum.
East High School is One The Architectural Staples in MLK Park.
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Steak subs on Fillmore Avenue
Residents head to Fillmore Avenue and Genesee Street for most of their local dining and shopping needs. Around where these two streets meet are salons, mechanics, pharmacies, gas stations and takeout spots. Sub lovers can grab a hearty steak hoagie to-go at either Black by Demand or Mike’s Texas Hots & Steakhouse. On the east side of town, G & B Fish, Shrimp and Chicken serves fried fish plates and sandwiches. Shoppers can stock up their pantries at one of the neighborhood markets like Al-Aqsa or Zubaidah, both halal grocery stores specializing in South Asian foods. Residents can also head to the west side of town to shop the aisle at TOPS Supermarket. Also along these main thoroughfares are a variety of houses of worship. Masjid Daru-s Salaam is an Islamic Center near the park, Saint Luke’s Mission of Mercy is a Roman Catholic Church on the south side and True Bethel Baptist Church sits to the north.
Mike's Texas Hots and Steak House sells hearty steak hoagies.
Black by Demand is on outside eatery that sells classic American cuisine.
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Cruising Kensington Expressway to downtown
The NFTA bus system serves the neighborhood, with several stops along Genesee Street and Best Street. Residents can quickly hop onto Kensington Expressway – or New York State Route 33 – which runs along the west side of MLK Park and land in downtown Buffalo after just 3 miles. The city, sitting on the banks of Lake Erie, offers more adventures. Residents can spend the day exploring Buffalo Naval Park, catch a game or a concert and brewery-hop along the Buffalo River. City proximity also comes with higher-than-average crime rates. According to CAP Index, MLK Park receives a crime score of 6 out of 10 in comparison to the national average of 4, with homicidal crimes scoring a 9.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
MLK Park
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
MLK Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in MLK Park, Buffalo sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in MLK Park, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $160,000, up 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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