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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$150K

The median listing price in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14208 is $149,900 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,400/mo

The median market rent in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14208 is $1,400/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
321 days

The median days on market in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14208 is 321 days as of June 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
11.21%

At a median list price of $149,900 and a median rent of $1,400/month, the gross rental yield in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14208 is 11.21% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,854/mo STR · $1,400/mo LTR

In Buffalo, NY ZIP 14208, median Airbnb revenue is $2,854/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,400/month as of June 2026.

Buffalo, NY 14208 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14208

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

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
17
Active Listings
5
Sold Properties
12

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$149,900
Median Sold Price
$195,500
Median Price per Sqft
$115/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
$1,400

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.80%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
321
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 Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, the 195,500 median sold price, signals current market value based on transactions and suggests recent realized appreciation relative to listing expectations; seller strength in closed sales appears present given observed trends.
  2. There is a meaningful gap between the 149,900 median listing price and the median sold price, which may indicate pricing friction where sellers' initial expectations differ from final transaction prices; adjustment between list and sale may be required for quicker closings.
  3. Sales velocity appears slow when contextualizing the 321 median days on market, which suggests longer marketing times and reduced liquidity even as broader indicators show a hot market; extended marketing durations may pressure sellers to reprice or offer concessions to accelerate transactions.
  4. Market-strength signals are supported by a 115 median price per square foot and a 1,400 median market rent alongside trend data showing prices and rents are up and market temperature is hot, while interest rate pressure is labeled moderate, implying continued investor and renter interest but some financing caution.

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

236 Brunswick Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14208
Top Sale

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

5 beds2 baths2,779 sqft
$290,000
Apr 1, 2026
$104/sqft/sqft
208 days on market
291 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds2 baths1,806 sqft
$255,000
Mar 1, 2026
$141/sqft/sqft
146 days on market
141 Loring Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds1 baths2,134 sqft
$255,000
Apr 1, 2026
$119/sqft/sqft
649 days on market
109 Hughes Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2 baths1,687 sqft
$175,000
Apr 1, 2026
$104/sqft/sqft
405 days on market
203 Chester St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths960 sqft
$172,000
Apr 1, 2026
$179/sqft/sqft
271 days on market
90 Alexander Pl, Buffalo, NY 14208
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds1 baths942 sqft
$150,000
Apr 1, 2026
$159/sqft/sqft
270 days on market
426 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,660 sqft
$80,000
Apr 1, 2026
$48/sqft/sqft
374 days on market
62 W Parade Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds1 baths1,944 sqft
$67,000
Apr 1, 2026
$34/sqft/sqft
420 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

$224/mo
14208 Avg Rent
14208 Cost to Own
Rent$1,400
Own$1,176

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

14208 Avg nightly rate
14208 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$202/night
Occupancy144 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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