Active
543 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202
MLS# B1659064
$885,000
Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,088
Living Area (Sq.Ft.)
0.17
Lot Area (Acres)
$885,000
Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,088
Living Area (Sq.Ft.)
0.17
Lot Area (Acres)
Iconic 1852 Allentown residence, meticulously restored to blend historic grandeur with refined modern living. Exceptionally versatile, offering a stately single-family home with in-law apartment or a true two-family income opportunity. The primary residence showcases a dramatic marble entry, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and elegant formal living room with gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and chandelier. A striking wet bar with exposed brick anchors the entertaining spaces. The designer kitchen features quartz countertops, oversized island, walk-in pantry, and opens to an expansive dining room with custom cabinetry. Sun-filled family room with gas fireplace and glass doors leads to a private brick courtyard. Office/den with brick accent wall and decorative fireplace, half bath, and first-floor laundry complete the main level. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with steam shower and soaking tub, plus walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, updated full bath, and second laundry. Outdoor amenities include a fully fenced courtyard and rare stone sauna house. Secondary residence features quartz kitchen, exposed brick living room, two bedrooms, and full bath. Premier walkable location near downtown, Theatre District, parks, and dining. Also listed as multiple-unit with MLS #B1663338.
Status
Active
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year Built
1852
Parcel Number
140200-100-700-0003-014-000
Unit Number
--
Lot Features
Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Levels
Two
Lot Size Dimensions
50X148
Stories
2
Bath Rooms Full
3
Bath Rooms Half
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Property Condition
Resale
Elementary School District
Buffalo
Middle Or Junior School District
Buffalo
High School District
Buffalo
Location
Listing Agent
Susan D Lenahan
Listing Office
MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
Owner Name
--
Owner Phone
--
Possession
CloseOfEscrow
Special Listing Conditions
Standard
Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional
Listing Agreement
ExclusiveRightToSell
Listing Contract Date
2026-02-23
Fire Places Total
3
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Den, Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, Quartz Counters, See Remarks, In Law Floorplan, Bath In Primary Bedroom
Flooring
Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Varies
Laundry Features
Main Level, Upper Level
Fire Place
true
Cooling
true
Cooling Features
CentralAir
Heating
true
Heating Features
Gas, Hot Water, Steam
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Security Features
SecuritySystemOwned
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Garage
true
Garage Spaces
1
Architectural Style
Traditional
Exterior Features
Awnings, Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced, Patio
Water Source
Connected, Public
Sewer
Connected
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Other Structures
Other
Utilities
Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Parking Features
Detached, Garage
Foundation Details
Stone
Basement
Dirt Floor, Full
Construction Materials
Brick, Fiber Cement, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
Fencing
Full
Patio And Porch Features
Open, Patio, Porch
No schools found
Room Type
Room Area
LivingRoom
19.00 x 11.00
Den
14.00 x 13.00
Bar
14.00 x 11.00
Kitchen
19.00 x 15.00
FamilyRoom
19.00 x 11.00
Other
14.00 x 13.00
Bedroom1
14.00 x 11.00
Bedroom2
14.00 x 11.00
Bedroom3
14.00 x 13.00
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