North Buffalo, Buffalo

North Buffalo is where a lot of families land when they want city life without the Elmwood prices. Hertel Avenue, Delaware Park and the zoo are right there.

What the housing looks like

Mostly single-family homes and doubles from the 1910s through the 1930s, many with original woodwork, on tree-lined streets. Parkside, next to Delaware Park and the Buffalo Zoo, has some of the most beautiful houses in the city.

Why people like it

Hertel Avenue's restaurants and shops, the park, quick access to the 33 and the 198, and a neighborhood feel that's hard to find.

What we check

Basements, foundations and sewer laterals on 100-year-old homes.
Heating systems and electrical updates.
Legal unit counts on doubles.

Written by James Wangelin and Marcy Wangelin, associate real estate brokers with eXp Realty. Updated October 2026.

Questions we get

Common questions

What is Hertel Avenue known for?

It's North Buffalo's main street, with restaurants, coffee shops, bars and local businesses, and a big part of why the neighborhood is popular.

Is North Buffalo good for families?

Many families choose it for the parks, the walkable commercial strips and the solid older homes.

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