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Green Acres North

Green Acres North

Suburban Neighborhood in Tonawanda, New York

Erie County 14150
$306,355 Average Value
$212 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Established suburb 14 miles from Buffalo

Located 14 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo, Green Acres North was established during the World War II housing shortage and designed and built by Pearce and Pearce, who are responsible for constructing nearly 4,000 homes in the Buffalo area following the war. It is centrally located in Tonawanda, between Ellicott Creek, Interstate 290 and US-62. “Green Acres North is a solid, stable community,” says Bill Zaehringer, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, who has been in the Buffalo market for over 20 years. “It is like 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the airport, but you also have plenty of great amenities like shops and restaurants in nearby shopping centers.”

Split-levels and ranch-styles on walkable streets

Developed following the end of World War II, the architectural styles reflect that time and are predominately ranches and split levels. Property lots are long and narrow and feature well-kept yards and garages. Properties sit back on the lot and are shaded by scattered trees and separated off the road by a sidewalk that allows residents to get around Green Acres North on foot or bike. Buyers can expect a three-bedroom, one-bathroom split-level to sell for around $250,000, while a larger three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch will go for slightly above $270,000. “It is still a sellers’ market. While we have seen some price reductions and listings are moving slower, there are still more buyers than sellers at this point,” Zaehringer says.

Green Acres North is rated somewhat bikeable with a score of 37 out of 100.
Green Acres North is rated somewhat bikeable with a score of 37 out of 100.
Highly sought after homes in Green Acres North can sell 18 percent above list price in 7 days.
Highly sought after homes in Green Acres North can sell 18 percent above list price in 7 days.
Many homes in Green Acres North feature driveways and garages.
Many homes in Green Acres North feature driveways and garages.
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Attending Sweet Home Central schools

Children are zoned for the Sweet Home Central School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche, serves a little more than 3,300 students with an average student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Students will attend Glendale Elementary, Sweet Home Middle and Sweet Home High School. According to Niche, the elementary school scores a B-plus, the middle school grades a B, while the high school scores an A-minus. Sweet Home offers elective courses in art, business, computer, science, music and technology, and more than 50% of its students participate in interscholastic sports.

Glendale Elementary School has a teacher to student ratio of 11 to 1.
Glendale Elementary School has a teacher to student ratio of 11 to 1.
Sweet Home Middle School in Amherst has 734 students in grades 6-8.
Sweet Home Middle School in Amherst has 734 students in grades 6-8.
Sweet Home High School in Amherst has a student teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Sweet Home High School in Amherst has a student teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
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The public transport score of Green Acres North is 25 out of 100.
The public transport score of Green Acres North is 25 out of 100.

Buffalo commuting via Highway 62 and NFTA-Metro

There are two NFTA-Metro, the regional transportation authority in Western New York, bus stops in Tonawanda. The 25-Delaware line will pick commuters up at either Main and Niagara Transit Center or Mid-City Plaza and end in downtown Buffalo. U.S. Highway 62 runs from El Paso, Texas, to Niagara Falls, N.Y., on the east side of the Green Acres North. The roadway, known here as Niagara Falls Boulevard, is another way to access the city of Buffalo.

Shopping and dining at The Boulevard

Loaded with big box stores, The Boulevard is an outdoor shopping center just down U.S. Highway 62 from Green Acres North. Residents can pick up their weekly groceries from Trader Joe’s, but the shopping doesn't have to end there as there is a Lowe's, Best Buy, Target and Walmart in the shopping center, too. “There is everything you need nearby for food with a handful of local pizza and wing places, but you also have all the chains,” Zaehringer says. Family-owned and operated, La Hacienda Brighton has been serving pizza, other Italian favorites and wings since 1977.

Rock Burger near Green Acres North has a large selection of burger toppings.
Rock Burger near Green Acres North has a large selection of burger toppings.
This shopping plaza is a less than 5 minute drive from Green Acres North.
This shopping plaza is a less than 5 minute drive from Green Acres North.
There are plenty of chain restaurants near Green Acres North.
There are plenty of chain restaurants near Green Acres North.
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Ellicott Creek recreation and golfing

Just north of the neighborhood, Ellicott Creek Park opened in 1926 and has been expanded to range 165 acres along the waters of Ellicott Creek. The park provides year-round entertainment even with the cold winters in the Buffalo area. In the summer, locals can access the water from one of the canoe launch points, anglers can fish the sandy beach, or weekend athletes can play a round of disc golf, run on the natural or paved trails or take their dog to the off-leash area. Kids can enjoy snow day sledding or cross-country skiing across the wintery wonderland. Golfers can hone their games year-round at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome, which is open from October to May and features a full driving range, a mini golf course, and a practicing bunker. Brighton Park Golf Club is a private golf and social club established in 1962, is practically next door to the neighborhood, and is open to any man 18 or older. Lastly, opening in October 2023, the brand-new Brighton Arena is opening and offers public ice skating at a cost.

Brighton Park Golf Course is just north of Green Acres North.
Brighton Park Golf Course is just north of Green Acres North.
This golf dome in Green Acres North also has an indoor mini golf course.
This golf dome in Green Acres North also has an indoor mini golf course.
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Holiday events in Towanda

While the neighborhood is not known for any events, the city of Towanda has a handful of community gatherings. The town offers luncheons and get-togethers around Halloween, Thanksgiving and the holidays.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Buffalo Niagara International

16 min drive

Bus

Niagara Falls Blvd & Greenhaven Terrace

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Green Acres North US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Green Acres North Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$274,500
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$298,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,351
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,383
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,120
Median Age
47
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$93,623
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,577

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.2%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
67''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 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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