$185,177Average Value$138Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Residential community anchored by the University of Buffalo
Bordered by the South Campus of the University at Buffalo, University District blends residential calm with quick city convenience. Only 5 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo, those living in University District are but a few metro or bus stops away from the city's core. Backboned by long-established local businesses, offering well-maintained green spaces and highly connected to popular Buffalo events, University District maintains a balancing act between the urban bustle and a slower pace. University students head to class while residents walk their dogs in the early morning hours, commuters heading into Buffalo from LaSalle Station for work while others simply bike to the college to clock in.
The charm of older homes and entry-level prices
Mainly residential, University District may be out of the main urban center but still bustles with life. Residents bike to the closest grocery store, and warm evenings find them sitting out on their porches. This area is where vintage architecture reigns supreme, with many homes built in the early to mid-20th century. Most common are the ever-elegant Craftsman style and compact bungalows, many of which have been restored, enjoying fresh pops of paint and contemporary window installments. "It's building up a little, but the older homes give it a charm. New construction in Buffalo is pretty rare," says Maureen Flavin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna who's been selling Buffalo properties for 30 years. "Properties usually sell close to the asking price, and smaller units start around $120,000. There's not a huge range – it's more affordable than other areas around it."
The average home sales price in University District is slightly down by one percent.
You can also find larger homes in University District.
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From grocery essentials to an evening out with friends
University District has a mixture of chain and local businesses dotting Bailey Avenue and Main Street. There are plenty of big-name stops, from Aldi to Rite Aid and Dollar General. Residents walk along the sidewalks from the quieter residential streets to the main roads, popping into the colorful Queen City Bookstore or the vintage parlor of Parkside Candies. There's certainly no shortage of diverse restaurants, from the steaming broth bowls at SATO Ramen to the sugar-dusted blueberry pancakes ordered in the Art Deco building of Lake Effect Diner.
Parkside Candies in University District has been established in 1927.
Sato Ramen is one the highest rated restaurants in University District.
Lake Effect Diner has an incredible breakfast and lunch menu to choose from.
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Games at KeyBank and First Friday art
Being bordered by downtown Buffalo means residents have immediate access to city events, from Taste of Buffalo, the largest weekend food festival in the country, to interactive art activities during First Fridays at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. "The KeyBank Center is a big one. You can get to the hockey games and concerts within 15 minutes," Flavin says.
Highgate Heights Elementary in Kensington is receiving funding valued at over $4 million.
Education with Buffalo Public Schools
Public institutions are served by the district of Buffalo Public Schools, and when children are ready to begin school, they will most likely start at Highgate Heights, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade. It's graded with an overall C-minus on Niche but a B-plus for diversity, as the school focuses on highlighting and celebrating its diverse student population through events and learning. Students move on to Middle Early College High, graded with a B on Niche and maintaining a small student-teacher ratio of 11-
A variety of outdoor recreation at McCarthy and Delaware Park
McCarthy Park is the go-to green space for the community, especially when it comes to sports. It has several athletic areas, from soccer and baseball fields to tennis and basketball courts. A paved trail winds around the entirety of the park, and residents use it for jogging, often with their dogs at their side. Just minutes away is Delaware Park, spanning 350 acres and offering paddleboats at Hoyt Lake, expansive rose and Japanese gardens and scenic trails.
Delaware Park near University District has plenty of trails to explore.
Delaware Park south of University District is always beautiful but especially in the fall.
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The transit score for University District is average, being rated 47 out of 100.
How residents get to and from Buffalo
University District is bordered by Route 5 and Route 62, which feed directly into downtown Buffalo within less than a 15-minute drive. There are several bus stops along Bailey Avenue and Winspear Avenue, run by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. On the neighborhood's west side is LaSalle Station, where residents can hop onto the Buffalo Metro Rail.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University District
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Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University District, Buffalo sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in University District, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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