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North Park

North Park

$364,603 Average Value
$213 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Antique shopping and good eats abound in North Park

Nature and retail. Two words that sum up North Park as the neighborhood is right off Hertel Avenue and 2 miles from Delaware Park. With all the local bars, restaurants and antique shopping practically in their backyard, there's plenty for locals to see and do on the afternoons and weekends. "North Buffalo is considered a great area, especially to the locals," says Maureen Flavin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna, who has 32 years of experience. "North Park feels like its own little neighborhood compared to downtown and it's all because of the main strip."

Hertel Avenue is the reatil hub  in North Park.
Hertel Avenue is the reatil hub in North Park.
Revolver Records is a popular record store on Hertel in North Park that has been around since 2016.
Revolver Records is a popular record store on Hertel in North Park that has been around since 2016.
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All the locals flock to Hertel

Close by, Tops Elmwood Plaza has fast food chains and the local Target. Locals walk over to the Hertel strip for retail and food, home to record stores, antique shops, lively bars and family-owned restaurants. "It's definitely a happening area, so parking can be a nightmare," Flavin says. "You'll also need a reservation at most restaurants on Hertel." The main strip includes neighborhood staples like Lake Effect Ice Cream, Spot Coffee and Kostas Family Restaurant. Locals bring a tote bag for organic produce to Lexington Cooperative Market and Dash's Market or eat out at Clay Handi, a Pakistani restaurant near Delaware Avenue. Big brands are located at the expansive Walden Galleria Mall, approximately 10 miles away via NY-33.

Parkside Meadow is one of the best rated restaurants close to North Park.
Parkside Meadow is one of the best rated restaurants close to North Park.
Lloyds Taco Factory in North Park has a bar and amazing Taco inspired dishes.
Lloyds Taco Factory in North Park has a bar and amazing Taco inspired dishes.
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Sought-after side streets in North Buffalo

Craftsman homes in blues and greens feature shaded porches or second-story balconies along streets heavily lined with cars. "Most homes don't have driveways," Flavin says. "So be prepared to parallel park." As more businesses open along Hertel, properties sell quickly with a price range of $293,000 and $324,000, often to locals wanting to move farther north.

On average homes in North Park sell 13 days after being offered on the market.
On average homes in North Park sell 13 days after being offered on the market.
A little more than half of residents in North Park rent.
A little more than half of residents in North Park rent.
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Cherry blossoms and a neoclassical theatre

The Japanese Gardens near North Park attract many visitors during peak Cherry Blossom season. July brings the Italian Heritage Festival to Hertel Avenue, considered one of the largest street festivals in the country. North Park Theatre is also off the main strip, an establishment that has played movies every day since 1920. Watching a show at this neoclassical theatre is on the bucket list of almost every Buffalonian. Situated near Delaware Park is Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the sixth-oldest public art institution in the United States. "People all over the world come to the art museum. I think it is one of the finest art museums in the country," Flavin says. "The place is so nice and well-known that wedding parties constantly go there for pictures."

North Park Theatre is a recently renovated historic movie theatre.
North Park Theatre is a recently renovated historic movie theatre.
The Japanese Garden is one of the closest parks to North Park and famous for Cherry Blossom.
The Japanese Garden is one of the closest parks to North Park and famous for Cherry Blossom.
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Knowledge that grows in the greenhouse

While there is a critical shortage of bus drivers, most Buffalo Public Schools are within a mile or two from home. North Park's youngest in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade may attend PS 81, a school with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 and a C Niche score. Alternatively, students can walk to North Park Community School #50, located in the middle of the neighborhood, which earns a 4 out of 10 from GreatSchools. PS 305 McKinley High School's campus hosts a greenhouse and earns a score of B-minus by Niche, and graduated students may commute to University at Buffalo's south campus, just 4 miles away on Hertel Avenue.

North Park Community School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
North Park Community School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
McKinley High School offers extended learning time for students who seek additional support in core subjects.
McKinley High School offers extended learning time for students who seek additional support in core subjects.
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The "Park" in North Park

There's a reason why North Park has the word park in it. It's the fact that Delaware Park is just 2 miles away by bike, car or on foot. Frederick Law Olmstead, the same famed architect behind New York City's Central Park, designed the massive green space. It features an 18-hole public golf course, the Buffalo Zoo and various sports fields. Winter in Buffalo brings ice skating on Hoyt Lake, and in the summer, a mile-long loop around the park provides a scenic walk or bike ride canopied with foliage. When the lake isn't frozen over, the North Buffalo Ice Rink is open year-round on Tacoma Avenue and 7 miles away, locals can partake in the riverfront activities along the Niagara River.

The Buffalo Zoo is located just south of North Park.
The Buffalo Zoo is located just south of North Park.
Delaware Park is the largest park in Buffalo and just south of North Park.
Delaware Park is the largest park in Buffalo and just south of North Park.
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Rent a bike or stroll to the record store

North Park is relatively bike-friendly, with multiple bike rentals around town. The NFTA-Metro bus runs from North Park to busy Hertel Avenue; however, the strip is just a few blocks down from home and is easily walkable. "There are no real traffic jams even though roads like Delaware Avenue link everywhere," Flavin says. However, a car is necessary for longer commutes along NY-33. The closest airport is Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 10 miles away, and for immediate medical care, Veteran's Hospital is 4 miles down Hertel Avenue.

This bus line runs right along Hertel Avenue in North Park.
This bus line runs right along Hertel Avenue in North Park.
Exploring North Park on a bike is easy thanks to this bike rental station.
Exploring North Park on a bike is easy thanks to this bike rental station.
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Transit

Airport

Buffalo Niagara International

19 min drive

Bus

Colvin Ave & Sanders Rd

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Colvin Ave & Taunton Place

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Hertel Ave & Starin Ave

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Hertel Ave & Wallace Ave

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Hertel Ave & Wellington Rd

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Hertel Ave & North Park Ave

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Colvin Ave & Hertel Ave

North Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$338,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$342,600
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
127
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,135
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,646
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,507
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
900
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

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    148 Rachel Vincent Way, Buffalo, NY 14216

    $569,999

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,653 Sq Ft
    • 148 Rachel Vincent Way
    • New 17 days ago

    Welcome to 148 Rachel Vincent Parkway, a stunning colonial home built in 2018, offering a blend of modern elegance and timeless design. This spacious property boasts 2,653 sq ft of luxurious living space, plus a beautifully finished basement, making it the perfect sanctuary for you and your family. The home features three bedrooms, all located on the second level, and two full bathrooms, with an

    Emmanuel Williams WNY Metro Roberts Realty

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    32 Sterling Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

    $429,900

    • 6 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,662 Sq Ft
    • 32 Sterling Ave
    • New 6 days ago

    Welcome to 32 Sterling Ave! Just a short walk from the heart of Hertel Ave, this two unit - 2600 sqft home with a finished attic with an additional full bath (NOT included in the square footage) has been very well maintained and updated. The first-floor apartment showcases timeless wood finishes throughout, including hardwood floors in the spacious living room and elegant formal dining room,

    Jay Senozetnik HUNT Real Estate Corporation

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
12,783
Median Age
38
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,977
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,860

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
52.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
188''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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