$185,626Average Value$133Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Four streets just south of the engine plant
Old Town is bordered by the aptly named River Road to the west, overlooking the Niagara River. The neighborhood can seem disconnected from the rest of the town of Tonawanda, with the General Motors Tonawanda Engine Plant (GM Plant) separating the four streets from the rest of the town. The GM Plant is one of the highest employers in the city of Tonawanda. “It’s the scenery that people like,” says Andrew Scott, a licensed real estate broker and partner with Scott Realty Group. “There’s the neighborhood on one side, there’s Niagara and Tonawanda on the other side. It’s a great place to see the sun drop, and you’re looking at Canada on the other side of the water.” The neighborhood consists of a few commercial businesses but is primarily residential.
Interstate 190 to the west and bus lines to Buffalo
The Empire State Trail, a 750-mile trail that crosses the entirety of the state of New York, is along the Niagara River and acts as the neighborhood's western border. However, this trail is accessible from Aqua Lane Park, about a mile north of the neighborhood. Interstate 190 is alongside the trail and can be accessed about a mile south. A fence then separates I-190 from River Road. The neighborhood is serviced by two buses along River Road and two on Vulcan Road. Three of the four buses start in downtown Buffalo, with one starting at the State University of New York at Buffalo to the west and ending about a mile south of Old Town.
Duplexes on narrow lots north of Buffalo
“It’s a very good price point in Tonawanda,” says Michael Cipolla, Realtor with 716 Realty Group WNY. “From an affordability standpoint, it’s a desired place.” Homes sit close together, often with smaller front yards in order to have a larger backyard. Sitting closer to the road, most houses may have a driveway leading to a garage behind the home. Most of the neighborhood consists of duplexes, with pricing ranging from $175,000 to around $260,000. There are some bungalows which can range from $106,000 to $130,000 and some New Traditional homes, built in the late 1990s, that begin around $215,000 and reach about $240,000. Many easements will have trees in various stages of maturity, from smaller recently planted to towering mature ones. “People are definitely putting on roofs, new siding and porches,” says Scott. “They take care of the lawns, they’re planting flowers.”
Two restaurants within and groceries to the east
Along the water, Scime’s Tackle and Variety has live bait while Primeval Forest Nursery sells and delivers native plants. Along Tonawanda Street, The Dalmatia Hotel sells wings and beer while Vulcan Express Mart and Kitchen sells pizza. About 2 miles east in the Tops Elmwood Plaza, an ALDI shares the space with various other retailers such as The Home Depot, Tops Friendly Markets and Bath & Body Works.
Riverside Park to the south and smaller park within
To the south of the neighborhood, the 22-acre Riverside Park holds the Bud Bakewell Ice rink (commonly referred to as Riverside Ice Rink), several spots for sports, including baseball, tennis and basketball, as well as a playground for children. At the intersection of Roswell Avenue and Grover Place, children can play tag on the playground at Old Town Park as adults take a moment and sit on the benches along the walking path.
International Baccalaureate classes at the high school
Students begin at Holmes Elementary, which receives a C-plus from Niche, for kindergarten through fourth grade before moving to the B-rated Herbert E. Hoover Middle School for fifth through eighth grade. At Kenmore West Senior High School, which earns a B from Niche, students can take International Baccalaureate courses and participate in over 50 clubs.
Tonawanda seasonal events and public skating through the week
The Riverside Ice Rink has public skating throughout the week, usually from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. during weekdays and from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, however these are not set times and may shift depending on if the rink is reserved. Within the neighborhood, the Boys and Girls Club of the Northtowns has events focused for children ages 5 to 13 throughout the summer. The town of Tonawanda has seasonal events like an Independence Celebration and a Family Valentine’s Dance. “They have a lot of events, especially over the summer, based around holidays,” says Cipolla. “Especially St. Patty’s Parade, a 4th of July Parade. They also do farmer’s markets to engage with the people.” The Kenmore Farmer’s Market runs every Sunday between June and October.
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Parks in this Area
Black Rock Canal Dog Park
Riverside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Old Town Park
Black Rock Canal Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Dog Park
Aqua Lane Park
J.H. Williams Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Transit
Airport
Buffalo Niagara International
25 min drive
Bus
Vulcan St & Tonawanda St
Bus
Vulcan St & Vulcan Loop
Bus
River Rd & Riverdale Ave
Bus
River Rd & Heutter Ave
Old Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Town, Tonawanda sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Town, Tonawanda over the last 12 months is $190,000.
Well-maintained double in the Ken-Ton School District. Excellent opportunity for investment or owner-occupant. The first-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The second-floor unit includes 1 bedroom and 1 full bath. Property features a full basement, vinyl siding, and a fenced yard. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways.
Welcome to 76 Huettier Ave. Well maintained Bungalow affordably priced in Tonawanda. 4 bedrooms with one bedroom on the first floor. Formal dining room. Large, updated eat-in Kitchen with appliances included. Enclosed 17 x 12 front porch provides extra living space. Updated flooring though out the house. Updated bathroom on the first floor. Features new roof (2019) with plenty of life on it. New
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
685
Median Age
40
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,385
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,852
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
22.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
112''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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