559 Genesee Street presents a unique renovation and redevelopment opportunity near Downtown Buffalo. This all-brick fixer-upper is ready for updates and a fresh vision and is being sold as-is. The sale includes the expansive fenced-in lot extending along Davis Street and occupying nearly 1/4 of a city block, providing significant additional space and possibilities for parking, outdoor use, expansion, or future development.Architectural blueprints are available for a proposed conversion into a three-unit apartment building. The property is conveniently located near the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, NY Route 33, and I-190. With its substantial lot, brick construction, and redevelopment possibilities, 559 Genesee offers a distinctive opportunity to restore, reposition, or create a new use for the property. 559 Genesee Street and the fenced Davis Street lot are included together in the sale. Property is also listed as "commercial" on the MLS B1716879
Listing by Mootry Murphy & Burgin Realty Group LLCBrokerage Phone: 716-510-1478License #10301220778Listed on: 09/23/2026
Property Details
Home Type
Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$1,059
Year Built
Built in 1914
Lot Details
15,000 Sq Ft Lot
Lot Dimensions are 100x150
Property is Fully Fenced
Rectangular Lot
Parking
2 Car Garage
Home Design
Duplex
Mixed Use
Brick Exterior Construction
Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
4,396 Sq Ft Home
3-Story Property
Wood Flooring
Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
8 Bedrooms
Location
Property is near public transit
Utilities
Radiator
Gas Water Heater
Cable TV Available
Community Details
2 Units
2 Separate Gas Meters
Listing and Financial Details
Tax Lot 1
Assessor Parcel Number 140200-111-250-0008-001-100
Property Details
Home Type
Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$1,059
Year Built
Built in 1914
Lot Details
0.34 Acres
Parking
2
Listing Details
Business Type: Mixed
Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Property Type: Residential
Rent Includes: Water
Year Built: 1914
Attribution Contact: 716-510-1478
Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street
MLS Status: Active
Standard Status: Active
Architectural Style: Duplex
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
Garage Yn: Yes
Year Built Details: Existing
Special Features: None
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Basement: Full
Basement YN: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 8
Stories: 3
Stories: 3
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full
Acres: 0.34
Waterfront: No
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced
Foundation Details: Block
Garage/Parking
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Concrete, Two or More Spaces
Utilities
Heating: Other, See Remarks, Radiator(s)
HeatingYN: Yes
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Schools
Junior High Dist: Buffalo
Lot Info
Parcel Number: 140200-111-250-0008-001-100
Lot Dimensions: 100X150
Lot Size Sq Ft: 15000.0
ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
Zoning Description: Other - See Remarks
Multi Family
Number Of Units In Community: 2
Number Of Units Total: 2
Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 3
Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
Tax Info
Tax Annual Amount: 1059.0
Tax Lot: 1
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Home Values in the Area
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Average Home Value in this Area
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Tax History
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Year
Tax Paid
Tax AssessmentTax 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
$1,658
$97,200
$42,500
$54,700
2024
$387
$69,000
$15,000
$54,000
2023
$359
$69,000
$15,000
$54,000
2022
$347
$69,000
$15,000
$54,000
2021
$347
$69,000
$15,000
$54,000
2020
$212
$69,000
$15,000
$54,000
2019
$1,058
$27,500
$11,300
$16,200
2018
$978
$27,500
$11,300
$16,200
2017
$164
$27,500
$11,300
$16,200
2016
$920
$27,500
$11,300
$16,200
2015
--
$27,500
$11,300
$16,200
2014
--
$27,500
$11,300
$16,200
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Property History
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Date
Event
Price
List to Sale
Price per Sq Ft
09/23/202609/23/26
For Sale
$180,000
--
$41 / Sq Ft
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