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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$135K

The median listing price in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14214 is $134,999 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,450/mo

The median market rent in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14214 is $1,450/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
308 days

The median days on market in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14214 is 308 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
12.89%

At a median list price of $134,999 and a median rent of $1,450/month, the gross rental yield in Buffalo, NY ZIP 14214 is 12.89% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,559/mo STR · $1,450/mo LTR

In Buffalo, NY ZIP 14214, median Airbnb revenue is $1,559/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,450/month as of June 2026.

Buffalo, NY 14214 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14214

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
65
Active Listings
3
Sold Properties
62

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$134,999
Median Sold Price
$255,000
Median Price per Sqft
$179/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
$1,450

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.77%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
308
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

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Buffalo, NY, are averaging approximately 6.63%, which reflects the prevailing market environment for property owners in this area during mid-2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market indicator is the median sold price of 255,000, which represents the most reliable snapshot of recent transaction-driven value and should be prioritized over asking prices when assessing comps.
  2. Sales show slower velocity with a lengthy median days on market of 308, which suggests extended listing periods and potential pricing friction between sellers and buyers.
  3. Pricing context is mixed: a median price per square foot of 179 indicates moderate unit values while rising rents (median market rent 1,450 and rent year-over-year trend up) may support investor interest and rental cashflow upside.
  4. Macro and financing conditions present headwinds — market temperature is neutral while interest rate pressure is elevated, and the local 30-year fixed mortgage environment is approximately 6.63%, which may temper purchase activity despite stable-to-rising sale prices.

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

6 Morris Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Top Sale

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

4 beds2 baths2,600 sqft
$855,000
Apr 1, 2026
$329/sqft/sqft
242 days on market
165 Summit Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds3 baths3,308 sqft
$843,750
Apr 1, 2026
$255/sqft/sqft
266 days on market
279 Beard Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths2,442 sqft
$726,000
Apr 1, 2026
$297/sqft/sqft
256 days on market
90 W Winspear Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,496 sqft
$295,000
Apr 1, 2026
$197/sqft/sqft
280 days on market
111 Montrose Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths1,182 sqft
$270,600
Apr 1, 2026
$229/sqft/sqft
322 days on market
15 Montcalm St, Buffalo, NY 14214
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds1 baths1,355 sqft
$270,000
Apr 1, 2026
$199/sqft/sqft
222 days on market
71 Merrimac St, Buffalo, NY 14214
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,404 sqft
$129,999
Apr 1, 2026
$93/sqft/sqft
179 days on market
298 Jewett Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds2 baths1,765 sqft
$85,000
Apr 1, 2026
$48/sqft/sqft
453 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

-$82/mo
14214 Avg Rent
14214 Cost to Own
Rent$1,450
Own$1,532

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

14214 Avg nightly rate
14214 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$131/night
Occupancy145 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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