Raintree Island
Suburban Neighborhood in Tonawanda, New York
Erie County 14150
$361,397
Average Value
$209
Average Price per Sq Ft
Three single-family subdivisions on the small Raintree Island
Raintree Island is small, just over a mile laterally and just under a mile long, and it is dominated by rental properties. “There’s a real big apartment complex there,” Sciandra says. “There are a couple of streets of single-family homes, but because the area itself is just a couple of blocks, you’ll notice that most people are renters.” Single-family homes are contained entirely in subdivisions along Raintree Parkway, Lorna Lane and Creekside Drive. Colonial Revivals, ranch-styles, mid-century split-levels and even Tudor Revivals can all be found sitting on lots with spacious front and backyards. Most homes have garages and driveways that set them back from the sidewalks. Prices range from $275,000 to over $520,000 depending on build year, lot size and number of bedrooms. Although the island sits in between the canal and the creek, only homes on the canal side are in a potential flood zone.
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Ellicott Creek Park offers year-round outdoor recreation
The east side of the neighborhood is a hub for outdoor recreation. “Ellicott Creek Park is a real fun place,” Sciandra says. “There’s an area where you can kayak, a dog park and a walking path.” Other park amenities include an 18-hole disc golf course and several picnic shelters. Local anglers enjoy bass fishing in the routinely-stocked creek, and during the winter, the park’s 165 acres of open space allow for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. During spring and summer, golfers head just across the creek to the 18-hole Brighton Park Golf Course. When the weather prevents outdoor play, they can practice at the adjacent Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome, which features an indoor driving range, practice bunker and a challenging miniature golf course.Sweet Home Central Schools and the coed Cardinal O’Hara High
Students in Raintree Island are zoned for the Sweet Home Central School District, which scores an overall A-minus from Niche and recently received a $1.6 million state grant for introducing electric buses to its fleet. Children begin at Glendale Elementary, which earns a B-plus and is located 2 miles from the neighborhood, just across Ellicott Creek. Sweet Home Middle and Sweet Home Senior High both also rate B-plus. Sweet Home High was named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation in 2020 and 2021. Cardinal O’Hara High School provides a faith-based alternative, offering a co-educational Catholic curriculum since its founding in 1961.
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Halfway between Niagara Falls and downtown Buffalo
This small neighborhood is located almost directly between Niagara Falls and Buffalo, allowing for access to all both towns have to offer. Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination in the summer, when rides on the Maid of the Mist are most comfortable. However, the casinos on the Canadian side of the falls are packed year-round with visitors who come to shop and take in concerts and stand-up shows. Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in downtown Buffalo also hosts comedians, along with Broadway musicals and nationally touring musicians. Hockey fans can head to KeyBank Center for Sabres games, and of course, Bills tailgates at Highmark Stadium are a way of life in Western New York.A community framed by two thoroughfares
Raintree Island is flanked by two major area expressways. Twin Cities Memorial Highway frames the neighborhood to the east, providing the quickest access to North Tonawanda 3 miles away. Niagara Falls Boulevard, on the west side of Ellicott Creek Park, is a hub of shopping that connects the community to Interstate 290 and Buffalo Niagara International Airport, a 12-mile trip southeast.Friday night fish fry at Raintree Bar and Grill
Raintree Market is a small convenience store located in the center of the neighborhood, but residents will have to venture across Ellicott Creek to Tops Friendly Markets in Tonawanda to shop for groceries. The closest Target is about 3 miles away at The Boulevard, a shopping center on Niagara Falls Boulevard that is also home to Trader Joe’s and Lowe’s. Raintree Bar and Grill, also in the center of the neighborhood, is the closest place for locals to get their Friday night fish fry, although they can also head into the Tonawandas for more extensive options. “Dockside Bar and Grill is a really happening place. The views are incredible – they have patios overlooking the canal,” Sciandra says. “It’s really cool that during the spring and summer, people can just pull their boats up and head in.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kathy Anderson
Kathy Anderson
Responds QuicklyHUNT Real Estate Corporation
(716) 389-5039
128 Total Sales
1 in Raintree Island
$328,000 Price
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Joseph Sciandra
Joseph Sciandra
Responds QuicklyAvant Realty LLC
(716) 271-7606
94 Total Sales
1 in Raintree Island
$370,000 Price
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Bruce Mapel
Bruce Mapel
Responds QuicklyHUNT Real Estate Corporation
(716) 330-2980
75 Total Sales
1 in Raintree Island
$429,000 Price
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Aimee Cooper
Aimee Cooper
Own NY Real Estate LLC
(716) 453-2635
81 Total Sales
2 in Raintree Island
$313K - $380K Price Range
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John Weber
John Weber
Recckio R.E. & Development,Inc
(716) 309-5568
49 Total Sales
1 in Raintree Island
$250,500 Price
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Christian Reitler
Christian Reitler
Gurney Becker & Bourne
(716) 274-9164
137 Total Sales
1 in Raintree Island
$230,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mayors Park
Ellicott Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
Gateway Harbor
Eastern Park
Isle View Park Office
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Raintree Island | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Raintree Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Raintree Island, Tonawanda sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Raintree Island, Tonawanda over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
182
Median Year Built
1974
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,921
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,344
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,090 - $2,687 per month
- Raintree Island Apartment Homes
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 103 Raintree Island
- Tonawanda, NY
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$995 - $1,400 per month
- Creekside Village Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 725+ Sq Ft
- 85 Paradise Ln
- Tonawanda, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,820
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,339
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,650
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
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®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 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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