Opportunity Knocks: 1520 E Delavan Ave – Historic Church Campus

Here is a great opportunity to acquire a historic church campus, including a number of interesting buildings, for $500,000. Located near Villa Maria College, this four-building complex (51,360 sq. ft.) sits on 1.3 acres of land, with parking for over 25 cars. There is a church, rectory, eight-classroom school, office building and rooming house, as well as a three-car garage, all located on the northwest corner of East Delavan Avenue and Wright Avenue. Included in the purchase is a vacant residential lot of over 5,580 sq. ft. on the west side of Roma Street (across from the old convent). Needless to say, there is a lot to do, for a fairly reasonable asking price.

Property Details:

• Address: 1520 E Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
• Year of construction: Church and rectory (74 years), school building (97 years), former convent (72 years) Total area: 38,112 to 50,000 square feet
• Buildings: Church, rectory, school building, former convent and additional vacant land
• Unique features: stained glass windows, gable-style brick church, nave, altar, sacristy, terrazzo and hardwood floors, full basement with parish hall, bingo hall, kitchen and more
• Potential uses: Residential lofts, community center, educational facility, commercial space, etc.
• Eligible for tax credits