Move-In Ready 1940 Center-Entrance Colonial at 140 Meadow Ln, Buffalo, NY

This 1,352-square-foot residential property, originally constructed in 1940, is located at 140 Meadow Ln on a quiet, tree-lined street in Buffalo, New York (Zip Code 14223). The two-story center-entrance Colonial features a well-maintained interior layout with southern exposure, combining traditional architectural framing with modern mechanical and material upgrades.

The main floor layout opens into a central reception foyer. The spacious living room features polished hardwood flooring, a masonry gas fireplace, and a direct exit to the rear grounds. The formal dining room retains its original built-in storage cabinetry and transitions directly into an updated kitchen. The kitchen is outfitted with soapstone countertops, updated stainless steel appliances, modern backsplash tiling, a central breakfast bar with seating, and window views of the rear lawn. An updated powder room (half-bathroom) completes the first-floor footprint.

The second story accommodates three spacious bedrooms and one full bathroom. The primary bedroom includes a dedicated walk-in closet and original hardwood flooring. The remaining two bedrooms offer generous proportions, with one containing dual closet spaces. The main full bathroom features original period tile work, a standard tub and shower combination, updated lighting sconces, and a recently replaced privacy glass window. Below grade, the home features a partially finished basement configured for use as a fitness room or multi-purpose flex space, detailed with secure glass block windows.

The property sits on a 7,501-square-foot lot. Exterior infrastructure features low-maintenance siding, energy-efficient replacement windows throughout, a concrete driveway leading to a detached 1.5-car garage, an independent storage shed, and a raised concrete patio overlooking a deep, fully fenced backyard. Geographically, the home is positioned within walking distance of local community staples, including Miller’s Thumb Bakery and Dash’s Market.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $299,900

📍 Address: 140 Meadow Ln, Buffalo, NY 14223

📐 Interior Size: 1,352 sqft

🌳 Lot Size: 7,501 sqft (0.17 Acres)

🛏️ Bedrooms: 3

🛁 Bathrooms: 1.5 (1 full upper level, 1 half main level)

🏗️ Year Built: 1940

🚗 Parking: 1.5-Car Detached Garage (Concrete Driveway)

Key Features & Details Explained

🏛️ Center-Entrance Colonial Symmetry: Built in 1940, this classic architectural style places the front door dead center, dividing the main level evenly between the formal living room on one side and the dining/kitchen areas on the other.

☀️ Optimized Southern Exposure: The orientation of the house maximizes natural sunlight entering the front facing windows throughout the day, improving winter thermal efficiency and overall interior brightness.

🍳 Soapstone Kitchen Countertops: The renovated kitchen features solid soapstone surfaces, a premium, non-porous natural stone known for its intense heat resistance, stain immunity, and deep, matte character.

🔥 Inset Gas Fireplace: The primary living room features a clean-burning, convenient gas logs insert within the fireplace hearth, providing immediate auxiliary zone heating at the touch of a button.

🏠 Finished Lower-Level Flex Space: The basement utilizes glass block windows for enhanced security and insulation, with a finished section tailored for a home gym, playroom, or secondary office.

🚶 Pedestrian-Friendly Location: The property is situated within a highly walkable residential pocket of the 14223 neighborhood, providing quick foot-traffic access to nearby parks, neighborhood schools, and local retail markets.