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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for October 2025. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the First Ward real estate market, updated for October 2025. *
The typical home value in First Ward is projected to be $31,250 for the month of October. September’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $75,000—down 45.49% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $228,250 in Buffalo for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $225,750 in October.
First Ward had 4 new listings and 4 listings that went under contract in September, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 4—up 33.33% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in October.
The median listing price for homes in First Ward grew 28.52% from August to September, bringing the current median listing price to $134,950. Based on projected data for October, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In September 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 35 days, compared to 67 days in September 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this October.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Buffalo's First Ward neighborhood offers residents a vibrant blend of historic charm, diverse cultural amenities, and lively community spirit, making it a truly dynamic place to live.
First Ward blends waterfront grit and fresh energy, where riverside sunsets bounce off towering grain elevators and a revived industrial spine fuels daily life. Just a quick ride from Buffalo’s core, the neighborhood’s social calendar often revolves around big-ticket concerts, roller derby, and curling at Buffalo RiverWorks. When the water calls, locals launch from Elevator Alley Kayak to explore the Buffalo River’s bends, then unwind with food and live music along the shore.
Green pockets and boardwalks invite easy strolling, with festivals and family nights at Buffalo River Fest Park. Summer adds another option: hop the Queen City Bike Ferry to the Outer Harbor’s trails and beaches, making weekend adventures effortless without a car.
Families appreciate practical school choices. Younger students often look to Waterfront Elementary School #95, while the broader menu of programs across Buffalo Public Schools includes magnets and specialty pathways. After-school activities, athletics, and neighborhood events frequently center around the Old First Ward Community Center, a longtime anchor offering youth programs, fitness, and outreach that ties generations together.
From loft-style conversions to classic worker cottages, First Ward offers housing options for different budgets, all within earshot of the river and a few minutes from downtown jobs, sports, and culture. Whether you’re buying your first home or planning a sale, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local agent who knows First Ward inside and out.
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