990 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 presents a compelling owner occupied dwelling or pure investment opportunity. This duplex, priced at $275,000, offers two units, each with three bedrooms and one bath, totaling 2,524 square feet, structurally sound limestone foundation walls, permitted new concrete parking pad in the front of the home (2023), maintenance free vinyl siding, back deck area, and separate porches for the lower and upper units. Situated on a 133-foot lot, this home includes a two-car detached garage and four additional off-street parking spaces for bonus convenience. Recent updates include a new roof with new underlayment in 2023, a garage roof replacement in 2020, and comprehensive upgrades throughout. Both units feature newer furnaces and separate electric, gas, and hot water utility services. The property also boasts updated bathrooms with ceramic tile floors/half walls/shower surrounds in both apartments, new light fixtures throughout, and a bonus room in the first-floor unit. The second floor apartment features new electric wiring to every fixture, switch, and outlet, while the first floor unit features all new light switches and electric outlets. The entire home features copper and plastic hot and cold plumbing supply lines. Cosmetic renovations in the upper apartment were done in 2023 while cosmetic renovations in the lower more recently completed in 2025. The third floor offers potential for a two-story owner's unit with existing plumbing to a kitchen area and full bathroom. Market conditions in the 14216 zip code are favorable, with only five duplexes currently listed on the MLS and just two others priced between $200,000 and $300,000. In the past year, 48 similar-sized duplexes (2,000-3,000 square feet) have sold, with prices ranging from $300,000 to $500,000. Located on Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo, residents benefit from proximity to local amenities, parks, and cultural attractions such as Delaware Park, the Buffalo Zoo, Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, the North Park Theatre, Forest Lawn and many more. There are cameras in the house for security purposes that overhear conversations. Offers are due Wednesday, March 19th @5:00pm.
