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Buffalo, NY 14225 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14225
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

The median sold price in Buffalo, NY (ZIP: 14225) stands at $209,999.50, reflecting a robust market that has seen prices appreciate year-over-year. The neighborhood has increased up since 2023, indicating a strong demand amidst a competitive landscape. The current market conditions are characterized by elevated inventory levels, suggesting a potential gap between seller expectations and actual sales activity, as evidenced by the median listing price of $217,450.

With a median days on market of 203, the market appears to be experiencing slower sales velocity, which may indicate a need for sellers to adjust their pricing strategies. Despite the slower transaction volume, the upward trend in rental costs, with a median market rent of $1,309, reflects sustained demand for housing in the area, further supporting the overall market strength.


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
Last 90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
197
Active Listings
30
Sold Properties
167

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$217,450
Median Sold Price
$210,000
Median Price per Sqft
$185/sqft

Note: 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
$1,309
Rent Range
$908 - $1,470

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.40%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
203
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates near 6.10% in the Buffalo, NY area are 0.77% lower than the 6.87% average recorded one year ago.

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


Key Findings

  1. $209,999.50 is the median sold price, indicating strong market demand with prices appreciating year-over-year.

  2. The median listing price of $217,450 suggests a pricing gap that may create pricing friction for sellers.

  3. With 203 median days on market, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, indicating potential adjustments needed in pricing strategies.

  4. Rental costs are trending upward, with a median market rent of $1,309, reflecting sustained demand in the housing market.

  5. The market temperature is currently hot, favoring sellers despite the elevated inventory levels.


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

Last 90 Days
22 Midland Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
Top Sale

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

4 beds
2 baths
2,675 sqft
$399,900
Dec 1, 2025
$149/sqft/sqft
178 days on market
580 Roycroft Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14225
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
2 baths
1,224 sqft
$379,900
Dec 1, 2025
$310/sqft/sqft
244 days on market
124 Nantucket Dr E, Buffalo, NY 14225
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds
1 baths
2,184 sqft
$374,900
Dec 1, 2025
$172/sqft/sqft
192 days on market
197 Heather Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
1 baths
912 sqft
$199,900
Dec 1, 2025
$219/sqft/sqft
129 days on market
147 Central Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14225
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
1 baths
846 sqft
$199,900
Dec 1, 2025
$236/sqft/sqft
167 days on market
88 Mapleview Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds
1 baths
926 sqft
$199,900
Dec 1, 2025
$216/sqft/sqft
200 days on market
12 Freda Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,036 sqft
$64,000
Dec 1, 2025
$62/sqft/sqft
3688 days on market
2 Drake Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
732 sqft
$20,000
Dec 1, 2025
$27/sqft/sqft
159 days on market

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 2/16/2026

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