$304,109Average Value$218Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Established suburb along Ellicott Creek
Just south of Ellicott Creek in the northern part of Tonawanda, Colvin Estates is a small residential neighborhood developed during the post-World War II housing boom and is less than 15 miles from downtown Buffalo. “Colvin Estates provides a good location in not only Tonawanda but in the greater Buffalo area,” says Bill Zaehringer, a Realtor with Keller Williams, who has been in the market for more than two decades. “It takes about 20 minutes to get downtown, the airport or Niagara Falls. But closer to home, you have everything you need from shopping to big box stores and chain and local restaurants.”
Sidewalks, single-family homes and tidy lawns
Tree-lined streets feature a collection of mid-20th-century architectural styles, including ranches, Cottages, and split levels. Homes are situated on well-maintained, long rectangular lots. They are separated from the road by a sidewalk that makes the neighborhood and town accessible by bike or foot. Buyers can expect a two-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch to go for around $200,000, while a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath split-level will rise to almost $300,000. “While we have seen some price reductions and homes sitting on the market longer, we are still in a seller’s market,” says Zaehringer.
Colvin Estates is located next to the Brighton Park Golf Course.
On average homes in Colvin Estates sell eight days after being offered on the market.
The bike score of Colvin Estates is similar with 38 out of 100.
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Ken-Ton schools
With multiple school districts serving Tonawanda, children in Colvin Estates will attend the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, more commonly known as Ken-Ton, which serves most of the town and is graded a B on Niche. In a smaller school district, Ken-Ton has a little over 6,000 students and averages a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. Students attend Edison Elementary, Franklin Middle and Kenmore East High School. The elementary and high schools score a B on Niche, while the middle school gets a B-minus. Kenmore East offers multiple academies, including computer networking and technology advancement, information technology, pre-engineering, and virtual enterprise/finance academies.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School in Kenmore serves 550 students in grades K-4.
Ben Franklin Middle School in Buffalo is located in the same building as the elementary school.
Kenmore East Senior High School has a bulldog as the mascot.
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Public transport in Colvin Estates exists but is very limited.
Highway 62 commutes and NFTA-Metro stops
US Highway 62, which runs from Mexico to Canada and is known as Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda, is just east of the neighborhood that runs north-to-south toward Buffalo. The NFTA-Metro, the Western New York regional transit authority, 25-Delaware bus line will take commuters into downtown Buffalo. The bus route picks up at either Main and Niagara Transit or Mid-City Plaza in Tonawanda and ends in downtown Buffalo.
The Grill at the Dome is a popular lunch spot in Colvin Estates.
Shopping at Youngman Plaza and The Boulevard
While the neighborhood is primarily residential, locals can head east or west out of Colvin Estates to find a pair of shopping centers for their retail needs. To the west, Youngman Plaza features a Big Lots and Boulevard Produce, the largest locally owned and operated full-service food service distributor in Western New York. The Plaza features dining options like McDonald's and Texas Roadhouse but is also home to the Athena’s Family Restaurant, which serves Greek and American cuisine. About 3 miles east, the Boulevard provides another place for weekly groceries with its Trader Joe’s but also offers big box brands like Best Buy, Lowe’s, Target and Carhartt, to name a few. For a bite to eat, The Grill at the Dome is a hot spot for bar food but allows patrons to take a swing on their golf or hockey simulators in the attached SportZone.
The Brighton Park Golf Course is located right next to Colvin Estates.
Canoeing on Ellicott Creek and indoor arenas
Across Ellicott Creek from Colvin Estates is Ellicott Creek Park, an expansive park with activities year-round. With multiple canoe access points, residents can access the water, explore on a paved or natural trail or fish the creek. In the winter, it is a hot spot for children sledding down the park’s rolling hills or for cross-country skiers using snow-covered skis. The brand-new Brighton Arena opened in October 2023 and has ice skating at a cost or is available for rent for hockey games but in a climate-controlled environment. Golfers can take advantage of the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome, which operates from October to May and is an indoor driving range putt-putt course with practice bunkers and greens. For the real golf experience, the Brighton Park Golf Club runs along the east side of Colvin Estates and is a private golf and social club for local men 18 or older.
Ellicott Creek Playhouse productions
While the neighborhood doesn’t have any community events, Colvin Estates is home to the Ellicott Creek Playhouse, a small 200-seat performing arts center home to the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild that puts on productions at the venue throughout the year. Tonawanda city’s government also puts on community events for the entire town around Halloween, Thanksgiving and the holidays.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colvin Estates
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Colvin Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colvin Estates, Tonawanda sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Colvin Estates, Tonawanda over the last 12 months is $287,500, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Sale Price
$287,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$291,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$192,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$220,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
488
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,546
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,324
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,735
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,735
Demographics
Total Population
1,198
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,890
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$140,674
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
49.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
112''
Area Factors
Moderately bikeable
Bikeability®
60/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
50/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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