Why Live in Raintree Island
Raintree Island in Tonawanda is a compact neighborhood characterized by a mix of rental properties and single-family homes. The area is dominated by a large apartment complex, with single-family homes located along Raintree Parkway, Lorna Lane, and Creekside Drive. These homes include Colonial Revivals, ranch styles, mid-century split-levels, and Tudor Revivals, often featuring spacious yards, garages, and driveways. The neighborhood is bordered by a canal and a creek, with only canal-side homes in a potential flood zone. Ellicott Creek Park on the east side offers ample outdoor recreation, including kayaking, a dog park, walking paths, an 18-hole disc golf course, and winter activities like cross-country skiing. Nearby, Brighton Park Golf Course and Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome provide golfing options. For shopping, residents frequent Tops Friendly Markets in Tonawanda and The Boulevard shopping center 3 miles away, which includes Target, Trader Joe’s, and Lowe’s. Dining options include Raintree Bar and Grill within the neighborhood and Dockside Bar and Grill in the Tonawandas. The neighborhood's location provides easy access to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, with attractions such as the Maid of the Mist, casinos, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, KeyBank Center for Sabres games, and Bills tailgates at Highmark Stadium. Raintree Island is flanked by Twin Cities Memorial Highway and Niagara Falls Boulevard, connecting to Interstate 290 and Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 12 miles away. Students attend the highly rated Sweet Home Central School District, including Glendale Elementary, Sweet Home Middle, and Sweet Home Senior High.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raintree Island a good place to live?
Raintree Island is a good place to live. Raintree Island is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Raintree Island is a suburban neighborhood. Raintree Island has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.4 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $81,650 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 44.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Raintree Island are renters, with 65.7% of residents renting and 34.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Raintree Island can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Raintree Island neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Raintree Island?
The median home price in Raintree Island is $325,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $65,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $71K a year to afford the median home price in Raintree Island. The average household income in Raintree Island is $82K.
What are the best public schools in Raintree Island?
The best public schools that serve Raintree Island are:
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Home Trends in Raintree Island, NY
On average, homes in Raintree Island, Tonawanda sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Raintree Island, Tonawanda over the last 12 months is $361,750, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$361,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,875
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$350,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
