55 Whitney Place Buffalo, NY 14201
Listing by: NYS ALLIANCE / Listed By: Gurney Becker & Bourne - Contact:  716-603-0200

  55 Whitney Place Buffalo, NY 14201

Active (3 Days)
$319,900 (USD)
2
BED
1.1
BATH
2,322
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
B1706358
Taxes
$3,223
Lot Size
1,742 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1870
Style
Victorian
School District
Buffalo
County
Erie County

Listed By

Robert L Meredith, Gurney Becker & Bourne, Contact: 716-603-0200
Source
NYS ALLIANCE
Last checked Aug 27 2026 at 11:45 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Separate/Formal Living Room
  • Dryer
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Natural Woodwork
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Skylights
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Programmable Thermostat
Lot Information
  • Residential Lot
  • Rectangular
  • Near Public Transit
  • Rectangular Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 4
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Gas
  • Forced Air
Basement Information
  • Full
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Varies
  • Hardwood
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Source: Public, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Source: Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Sewer: Connected
Parking
  • No Driveway
  • No Garage
Stories
  • 3
Living Area
  • 2,322 sqft
Additional Information: Gurney Becker & Bourne | 716-603-0200
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