159 Altruria St Buffalo, NY 14220
Hopkins-Tifft NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,222/month
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
- City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park Rated A
- Separate Formal Living Room
- 3-minute walk to Tim Russert Childrens Park
About This Home
Priced to sell! Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath Colonial offering timeless character and plenty of potential! The home welcomes you with a large, bright all-season sunroom featuring beautiful stained-glass windows—an inviting space perfect for entertaining family and friends year-round. From there, step into the spacious foyer and through the original hardwood French doors, showcasing craftsmanship you simply don’t see anymore, into the living room and separate dining room.
The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room and potential for updating to suit your style, with a large first-floor laundry conveniently located just off the kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious walk-up attic providing abundant storage. A full basement offers additional space and possibilities.
The home needs kitchen and bathroom updates, along with some cosmetic repairs, making it an excellent opportunity to bring your vision and personal touches to a home filled with original character. Additional features include a one-car garage and a complete tear-off roof installed in 2019.
Priced to sell and offered as an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a spacious home with character, charm and potential. The home is being sold AS-IS. Showings begin immediately. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time or to wait until after the scheduled open house before reviewing offers.
Listing Agent
Listing by WNY Metro Roberts Realty Brokerage Phone: 716-559-9972 License #10301220915 Listed on: 09/25/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,034
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,234 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Siding
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 1,680 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 38
- Assessor Parcel Number 140200-133-540-0001-038-000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471 | $179,000 | $16,000 | $163,000 |
| 2024 | $471 | $84,000 | $7,100 | $76,900 |
| 2023 | $426 | $84,000 | $7,100 | $76,900 |
| 2022 | $422 | $84,000 | $7,100 | $76,900 |
| 2021 | $422 | $84,000 | $7,100 | $76,900 |
| 2020 | $476 | $84,000 | $7,100 | $76,900 |
| 2019 | $1,696 | $61,800 | $5,500 | $56,300 |
| 2018 | $1,595 | $61,800 | $5,500 | $56,300 |
| 2017 | $368 | $61,800 | $5,500 | $56,300 |
| 2016 | $1,188 | $61,800 | $5,500 | $56,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $61,800 | $5,500 | $56,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $61,800 | $5,500 | $56,300 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 09/25/26 | For Sale | $184,900 | -- | $110 / Sq Ft |
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)
MLS Number: B1717820
APN: 140200-133-540-0001-038-000
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