409 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 5,514 sqft

Property Description

Set just outside the bustle of central Allentown, 409 Franklin Street showcases stunning architectural bones and vast, versatile living spaces. Formerly a boarding house and recently restored as a single-family home, this stately residence remains an open invitation for your personal aesthetic — allowing you to finalize the details and create a bespoke masterpiece in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. The location defines urban convenience, offering unparalleled walkability to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Corridor, Theater & Business Districts, as well as Allentown’s vibrant restaurant and bar scene. Stepping through the entryway, we are welcomed with an Eastlake-design staircase, 11’ ceilings, 3 sets of oversized pocket doors, and all new Marvin windows on the first floor. Three fireplaces (NRTC) adorn the formal dining room, living room, and parlor. A half bath is conveniently tucked away just outside of the practically updated kitchen (2012). The layout of this floor presents ideal mixed-use possibilities, such as professional offices, creating a convenient live/work environment. The second floor hosts four bedrooms, complete with decorative fireplaces (NRTC), and a full bathroom. A bonus storage room provides opportunity to add another bathroom or laundry area. The third floor is accessible via two internal staircases, and features another 6 finished rooms and a full bath. Three stories of brick construction are complimented by an attached 2-car garage, featuring loft space with the potential for a home gym, studio, or an in-law suite. Above the garage is a walk-out roof top accessible from the homes second floor.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 10, 2026 at 3:18PM

Listing Office:

Gurney Becker & Bourne : 716-849-1234

Listing Agent:

Timothy Smith : 773-590-9035

MLS ID:

B1657460

Interior

• General: Separate/Formal Dining Room
• Appliances: DishwasherGas CooktopGas Water HeaterRefrigerator
• Laundry: In Basement
• Basement: Full
• Flooring: LaminateLuxury VinylOtherSee RemarksTileVaries
• Heating: GasRadiator(s)
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 7

Exterior

• General: Concrete DrivewayFully Fenced
• Style: Historic/Antique
• Parking: AttachedGarageStorage

Construction

• Roofing: ArchitecturalFlatShingle
• General: BrickCopper Plumbing3Stone

Location

• Originating MLS: NYS_B
• School District: Buffalo
• County: Erie

Lot

• Zoning: 140200-111-220-0008-032-000
• Fencing: Full

Utilities

• Utilities: Sewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: ConnectedPublic
• Sewer: Connected

Financial

• Source: NYS_B