About this home

Investor Opportunity: 99 Gallatin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 (Black Rock-Riverside Neighborhood)Affordable 3-Bed Starter Rental with Ultra-Low Carrying Costs. This compact 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 1,160 sq ft single-family home (built 1900) sits on a 3,000 sq ft lot in the established Black Rock-Riverside area - a working-class neighborhood with steady rental demand from local families, proximity to the Niagara River, parks, transit, and employment anchors. Key Investment Highlights:Strong Value Entry: Current estimates range ~$119K-$171K (Zestimate ~$119K-$126K recently; Redfin ~$171K), offering solid entry pricing in a market where median Black Rock sales hover around $161K. Rental Upside: Rent Zestimate ~$1,519-$1,517/mo. Neighborhood median rents ~$1,300+, with demand for 3-bed single-family homes supporting attractive cash flow in Buffalo's favorable price-to-rent environment. (Current rent $1400) Basic Specs & Potential: Full basement, aluminum/vinyl exterior, oil hot air heat. Older construction means opportunity for light cosmetic updates, mechanical refreshes, or minor rehab to push rents and value higher. Fenced lot supports tenant appeal. Market Tailwinds: Black Rock-Riverside remains a resilient pocket in Buffalo's 2026 investment landscape - known for affordability, rental stability, and gradual revitalization. Buffalo continues ranking high for cash-flow investors seeking Rust Belt yields without premium pricing. Perfect for:Buy-and-hold cash-flow rental House hacking or starter investor property Light value-add flip or long-term hold in a high-yield zip code This property offers immediate affordability + strong cash-on-cash potential with minimal ongoing costs in a proven renter neighborhood. Excellent addition for portfolios targeting Buffalo's steady 2026 outlook.

Facts and features

Schools

• Riverside Academy High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.3 mi

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• Grabiarz Campus School 79

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

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• Nazareth Lutheran School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.8 mi

• West Hertel Elementary School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

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• Ps 65 Roosevelt Academy

  elementary · K-4 · 0.8 mi

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• Elmwood Village Charter - Hertel

  elementary · K-8 · 0.8 mi

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Price history

• May 28, 2026 · Price Changed$109,000
• May 18, 2026 · Listed$115,000
• Dec 13, 2021 · Sold$1,760,000
• Jul 25, 2008 · Sold$33,000
• May 17, 2008 · Listed$34,900

Tax history

• 2026$399 tax · $121,000 assessed
• 2025$347 tax · $121,000 assessed
• 2024$314 tax · $62,000 assessed
• 2023$322 tax · $62,000 assessed
• 2022$311 tax · $62,000 assessed
• 2021$308 tax · $62,000 assessed
• 2020$321 tax · $41,800 assessed
• 2018$1,079 tax · $41,800 assessed

Home value

$108,000

• Collateral Analytics$108,000
• Cotality$107,300
• Quantarium$110,486

Where it is