Beautifully preserved historic brick Victorian offering timeless architectural character and thoughtful updates in a convenient location near the Central Business District and Niagara Street corridor. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features approximately 11-foot ceilings throughout the first and second floors, original wood floors, exposed brick, and multiple decorative Eastlake-style fireplaces. The welcoming entry showcases substantial double exterior doors with an arched transom and a classic curved Victorian staircase accented by a large original-style newel post. The second floor offers two expansive bedrooms, with the primary suite featuring a walkthrough closet leading to an attached five-piece bath. The finished third floor adds versatile living space with vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, and access to an attic area with skylights. The full basement provides approximately 9-foot ceilings, glass-block windows, a high-efficiency furnace, new hot water tank (2024), and updated electrical. Additional improvements include a tear-off roof approximately 10 years old and an inviting front porch recently enhanced with Trex decking and metal railings. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich Victorian with impressive scale, original details, and valuable modern updates.
Property Details
Price:
$319,900
MLS #:
B1706358
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Lower West Side
Neighborhood:
buffalocity140200
Listed Date:
Aug 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,322
Total Sq Ft:
2,322
Lot Size:
1,742 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1870
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Schools
School District:
Buffalo
Interior
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Fireplaces Total
4
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Pantry, Skylights, Natural Woodwork, Programmable Thermostat
Laundry Features
In Basement
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Brick, Copper Plumbing
Lot Features
Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Parking Features
No Garage, No Driveway
Patio And Porch Features
Open, Porch
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Security Features
Security System Owned
Stories
3
Window Features
Skylights
Financial
Taxes
$3,223
Map
Community
- Address55 Whitney Place Buffalo NY
- CityBuffalo
- CountyErie
- Zip Code14201
Subdivisions in Buffalo
- 200 Delaware Condo
- 770 West Ferry Condo
- 800 West Ferry Condo
- Admirals Walk Condo
- Allentown
- Appollos Stevens
- Bailey Estate
- Bailey Estates
- Bailey-Lovejoy
- Berkshire Terrace
- Bird Farm
- Black Rock
- Bronson Park
- Bryant Parish Condo
- Buffal0 Crk Reservation
- Buffalo
- Buffalo Creek Reservation
- Buffalo Crk
- Buffalo Crk Indian Reserv
- Buffalo Crk Reservation
- Buffalo Stove Works Prop
- Carriage Lane Condo Bldg
- Central Park
- City Centre Condo
- City Of Buffalo
- City/Buffalo
- Cold Springs
- Colvin Estates
- Colvin Park
- Colvin Park New 04
- Delaware District
- Delaware Tower
- Delaware Tower Condo
- Delaware Tower Condos
- Downtown
- Drexel Add
- Drexel Sub
- East Side
- Ebenezer Lands
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Strip
- Estate/James H Metcalfe
- Executive Condo
- Ferry
- Ferry Lt
- Fillmore Leroy
- First Ward
- Fruit Belt
- Gore
- Gore Tr
- Hamlin Park
- Highland Park
- Historic Warehouse Condo
- Holland Company’s Surv
- Holland Land
- Holland Land Co
- Holland Land Companies Su
- Holland Land Company
- Holland Land Company ‘s S
- Holland Land Company Surv
- Holland Land Company’s Su
- Holland Land Companys
- Holland Land Companys Sur
- Holland Land Cos Curv
- HOLLAND LAND COS SURV
- Holland Land’s Company Su
- Holland Lands Company’s S
- Homes Tr
- Hospital Hill
- Humboldt Park
- James Sperry’s Surv
- Jones
- Jones Tr
- Kaisertown
- Kensington
- Kensington Park
- Land Company’s Surv
- Lands/The Richmond Avenue
- Lang Field Sub Map #2
- Lee & Mcphersons Sub
- Lower West Side
- Manns Plan
- Marina Park Condo B Bldg
- Masten Park
- New York State Reservatio
- Niagara
- North Buffalo
- Parish
- Parish Tr
- Parkside
- Pasquale Condo
- Polonia
- Rivermist Dev Ph 1
- Riverside
- Schiller Park
- South Buffalo
- South Vlg/Black Rock
- St Marys Square Condo
- Steven’s Surv
- Stevens Surv
- University District
- University Heights
- University Park Sub
- Waterfront Village Pt I
- Waterfront Village Pt Ii
- West Side
- Willert Park
- Willert Park Village Ph 1
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Buffalo as of Aug 27, 2026
788
Single Family Listed
80
Avg DOM
131
Avg $ / SqFt
$225,793
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 55 Whitney Place Buffalo NY is a Single Family for sale in Buffalo, NY, 14201. It is listed for $319,900 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,322 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1870. The current price per square foot is $138. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Buffalo is $131. The average listing price for Single Family in Buffalo is $225,793.
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Buffalo, NY

