Belmont
Mid-century homes lining residential streets
Cape Cod and ranch homes are the most popular styles in the Belmont neighborhood, along with some split-levels, and many properties there date to the 1940s and 1950s. “Good-size properties and houses are going to be a bit smaller on average,” McDermid says. “It’s predominantly single-family residences. You’ll see a variety of houses that were built post-war and have similar floor plans. You may see streets that have more similarity between the design, builds and square footage.” Costs for houses here typically range between $200,000 and $300,000, and brick and stone are common exterior materials. Depending on location within Belmont, the back yards can be larger than the front lawns and allow space for pools, sheds and more. Sidewalks shaded by trees line many streets in the neighborhood, and walkways can vary from curving arcs from driveway to porch or a simple, sharply angled path. “Nearly every house is going to have a driveway and at least a one-car garage,” McDermid says. Similar to the neighboring Deerhurst Park, Belmont has a CAP crime index score of 2, lower than the national average of 4.
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Education depending on location
Students’ educational institutions are dependent on where they live in the Belmont neighborhood. Both Ben Franklin Elementary and Middle and Herbert Hoover Elementary and Middle have two schools on each campus, one for kindergarten through fourth grade and the other for fifth through seventh. All four receive B-minus grades from Niche. Franklin gives way to Kenmore East Senior High School, while Hoover sends its students to Kenmore West Senior High. Both high schools score a B with Niche.
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Outdoor and indoor recreational spaces
Ellwood Park stands as the lone green space in Belmont’s purview. Located amidst neighborhood homes, Ellwood still features a playground, separate swing sets and a basketball court, as well as a massive open space for pickup games of baseball or simply enjoying the outdoors. The most notable recreational feature for Belmont, however, is the stretch of Tonawanda Rails to Trails that runs along Center Avenue and the east side of the neighborhood. Tracing a railroad bed of the past, the trail spans about four miles. Lincoln Park sits just east of Belmont, while the Ken-Ton Family YMCA has programs for swimming, fitness, sports like pickleball and more.
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Outlets for entertainment, medical care and more
Just across Central Avenue from Belmont, Adventure Landing Family Entertainment Center has a full mini-golf course, arcade and even a “teddy bear factory” where customers can build their own stuffed companion. Indoor and outdoor golfing can be found to the north across Interstate 290, while more options for shopping, dining and more can be found south on Hertel Avenue. “It’s kind of an entertainment and walkable district,” McDermid says. “People from Kenmore and the Deerhurst area will go there if they want to go out for dinner.” Other landmarks in the area include St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, which has stood for more than 150 years, and Kenmore Mercy Hospital, which sits minutes west of Belmont.
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Dining, grocery shopping and treat-seeking
Residents need to look no further than Sheridan Drive for their closest commercial area, which runs along and through the northern part of Belmont. “Sheridan Drive is the main drag,” McDermid says. “That’ll get you to the Wegmans and the shopping areas a couple minutes quicker. Dash’s is right on Colvin. They’re a nice, privately-owned supermarket and have a few around the area.” In and around the northern part of the neighborhood, sweets can be found at Anderson’s Frozen Custard or Paula’s Donuts, or patrons can catch Bills games at Caputi’s Sheridan Pub. Diners can head west to the Delaware Pub and Grill or south to the Howling Rooster Restaurant and Bar on Center Avenue. Walmart and Whole Foods are also located on Sheridan, while across Center Avenue, a Ted’s Hot Dogs location continues a legacy of nearly a century. “Ted’s Hot Dogs have been around forever,” McDermid says. “It’s a great hot dog stand.”
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Nearby access to major thoroughfares
Buffalo is often called the “20-minute city” for the easy highway access and the roads that orbit around the downtown area. Interstate 290 runs horizontally about two miles north of Belmont, and downtown is close by. “You can get out to Interstate 90 and head east to New York City,” McDermid says. “190 is along the river and down along the southern part of the city, or you can take the 290 to the 190 and the 290 will go up over Grand Island and into Niagara Falls. You can take the 290 and jump on the 33 to get to the airport.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Cook
John Cook
John Cook Real Estate LLC
(716) 403-4149
93 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$252,000 Price
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Bonnie FitzGerald
Bonnie FitzGerald
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
(716) 589-4977
77 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$236,000 Price
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Diane Porter
Diane Porter
MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
(716) 403-4089
19 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$274,000 Price
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Brennan Macey
Brennan Macey
Keller Williams Realty WNY
(716) 671-4277
46 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$290,000 Price
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Meghan Parsons
Meghan Parsons
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
(716) 274-9617
91 Total Sales
2 in Belmont
$190K - $222K Price Range
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Rachele Sutherland
Rachele Sutherland
eXp Realty
(716) 576-3231
268 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$225,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 7th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kenney Field
Tonawanda Town-Parks & Recreat
Edison Playground
Lindbergh Playground
Ellwood Park
Minnesota Linear Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Lincoln Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belmont | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belmont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont, Tonawanda sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont, Tonawanda over the last 12 months is $417,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$524,999
Median Sale Price
$417,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$779,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$417,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$412
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,095
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,442
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,808
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$250,000
- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,456 Sq Ft
- 51 Stoneleigh Ave
- New 20 days ago
Looking for that 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, and 2.5 car garage with that white picket fence? You found it! Plenty of natural lighting and charm are felt throughout the home. When entering through the front door you will be greeted with a large living room as well as beautiful hardwood floors that travel throughout. Two nicely sized bedrooms and full bath on the first floor that lets you live as though
Ann Marie Dumais HUNT Real Estate Corporation
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,040
Median Age
44
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,762
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
49%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
112''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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