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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$72K

The median listing price in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14204 is $72,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,695/mo

The median market rent in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14204 is $1,695/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
349 days

The median days on market in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14204 is 349 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
28.25%

At a median list price of $72,000 and a median rent of $1,695/month, the gross rental yield in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14204 is 28.25% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$4,204/mo STR · $1,695/mo LTR

In Buffalo, NY ZIP 14204, median Airbnb revenue is $4,204/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,695/month as of June 2026.

Buffalo, NY 14204 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14204

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
12
Active Listings
1
Sold Properties
11

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$72,000
Median Sold Price
$108,000
Median Price per Sqft
$94/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,695

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.72%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
349
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator is the median sold price of 108,000, which anchors local value expectations and reflects recently completed transactions rather than listing-level asking behavior.
  2. Liquidity appears slow relative to typical market turnover: the median days on market is 349, which suggests slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction even as broader indexes show prices are up year-over-year.
  3. Pricing and rent context show mixed signals: the median price per square foot is 94.17 alongside a median market rent of 1,695, which supports continued renter demand while price growth remains modest—market temperature is neutral.
  4. External pressures are relevant for short-term activity: price trends are reported as up year-over-year and rent trends are also up, but interest rate pressure is elevated, which may constrain buyer financing and temper near-term transaction volume.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

228 Pine St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds1 baths1,360 sqft
$272,500
Apr 1, 2026
$200/sqft/sqft
259 days on market
228 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,442 sqft
$260,900
Apr 1, 2026
$181/sqft/sqft
314 days on market
387 Pratt St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,240 sqft
$249,900
Apr 1, 2026
$202/sqft/sqft
427 days on market
234 Walnut St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds1 baths1,380 sqft
$240,000
Apr 1, 2026
$174/sqft/sqft
222 days on market
132 Alabama St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds1 baths1,867 sqft
$230,000
Apr 1, 2026
$123/sqft/sqft
180 days on market
231 Pine St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds1 baths1,540 sqft
$200,000
Apr 1, 2026
$130/sqft/sqft
458 days on market
198 Mulberry St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds1 baths1,222 sqft
$80,000
Apr 1, 2026
$65/sqft/sqft
363 days on market
136 Tennessee St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,196 sqft
$75,000
Apr 1, 2026
$63/sqft/sqft
348 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$1,053/mo
14204 Avg Rent
14204 Cost to Own
Rent$1,695
Own$642

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

14204 Avg nightly rate
14204 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$206/night
Occupancy188 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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