NOT LISTED FOR SALE
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,123 Sq Ft
1924 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 29, 2025

Last sale price $520,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Woodwork
  • City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Bidwell Parkway

About This Home

As of August 2025

Rare Fully-Leased 4-Unit Investment on Premier Elmwood Village Street Presenting a rare investment opportunity at 189 Saint James Pl, located on one of Elmwood Village’s most desirable, tree-lined streets. This fully leased four-unit property offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of updated living space, making it ideal for investors or property managers looking to expand their portfolio in a high-demand area seeking steady rental income in a prime Buffalo neighborhood. Each unit features modern maple hardwood floors, with unique layouts that maximize privacy and appeal. The first floor contains two apartments, each with one bedroom and one full bath-one highlighted by a charming stone fireplace. The second-floor unit offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor is a spacious one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. All units enjoy the comfort and efficiency of separate utilities, updated electrical, new windows, and a recently replaced roof. A welcoming front porch leads to a beautiful entryway and staircase, enhancing the property’s classic Buffalo charm. Residents benefit from a shared laundry area in the basement and generous parking: a rear pad accommodates five cars, with an additional space in front, a rare find in Elmwood Village. Enjoy city living on this quiet one-way street, just steps from Elmwood Avenue’s vibrant shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With strong rental demand and stable property values in Elmwood Village, this is a turnkey opportunity for investors looking to take over a fully leased, low-maintenance property in one of Buffalo’s most competitive and desirable neighborhoods. Detailed lease terms and rent rolls are available upon request, allowing you to verify income and plan your investment with confidence. Seller will review offers starting on Wednesday, 6/11 at 2 pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paulette Gullo

Listing by Carl P. Paladino License #10351203558 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Lenahan

Listing by MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc. License #30LE1129135

MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 36x118
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Shake Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,123 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • 4 Units
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 4 Separate Gas Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes gardener, snow removal, trash collection, water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140200-089-780-0001-045-000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,660

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water
  • Year Built: 1924
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Architectural Style: Fourplex
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Storage, Natural Woodwork
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Parking Available, Two or More Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Buffalo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140200-089-780-0001-045-000
  • Lot Dimensions: 36X118
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 4

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8660.0

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paulette Gullo
Carl P. Paladino
Buyer's Agent
Susan Lenahan
MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.97%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$483,600
Outstanding Balance
$479,329
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$520,000 None Available
$425,000 None Available
$109,436 --
$63,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $483,600
Closed $300,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $98,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $520,000 +1.0% $126 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $515,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Rented $750 -6.3% --
04/18/2015 04/18/15 Under Contract -- -- --
03/28/2015 03/28/15 For Rent $800 -- --
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $1,821 $500,000 $104,500 $395,500
2024 $1,821 $325,000 $42,500 $282,500
2023 $1,647 $325,000 $42,500 $282,500
2022 $1,634 $325,000 $42,500 $282,500
2021 $1,634 $325,000 $42,500 $282,500
2020 $1,078 $325,000 $42,500 $282,500
2019 $5,384 $140,000 $4,200 $135,800
2018 $4,977 $140,000 $4,200 $135,800
2017 $833 $140,000 $4,200 $135,800
2016 $4,685 $140,000 $4,200 $135,800
2015 -- $140,000 $4,200 $135,800
2014 -- $140,000 $4,200 $135,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

MLS Number: B1608438

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.