Rare opportunity to own this historic Victorian home in the heart of Dunkirk (just mins from Fredonia)
In the 1850’s-60’s this was the residence of the president of the Dunkirk and Fredonia Electric Railway. Among the most recent, thoughtful updates (New BACKSPLASH IN KITCHEN, NEW FAUCETS, NEW KITCHEN LIGHTING, NEW HARDWARE, ALL BEDROOM CEILINGS PLASTER AND PAINT, SECOND FLOOR HW FLOORS REFINISHED, MANY LIGHT FIXTURES REPLACED, NEW REAR ENTRY SCREEN DOOR, FRONT STEPS, NEW BLINDS INSTALLED ON MANY WINDOWS, SMALL GARAGE ROOF REPAIR IN THE WORKS (waiting for the weather to break) this gorgeous Queen Anne home still maintains its colonial revival fan carvings, ornate oak doors moldings, mantles and solid brass hardware. During the 1960’s the home was adapted for use by the Dunkirk board of education and known as the “Boorady Memorial Reading Center”. The home has been occupied by the Boorady family ever since.
With it’s grand entrance featuring an ornate carved staircase, large foyer, entry parlor, living room, dining room, study and second floor laundry, this home is an amazing site for your business or your next residence. 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths give everyone their own space.
If a workshop or hobby room is desired, the huge garage and carriage house OFFER ENDLESS possibilities.
SHOWINGS BEGIN IMMEDIATELY!
For sale
$229,900
603 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
5beds
2,936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.32 Acres Lot
$224,900 Zestimate®
$78/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brass hardwareCarriage houseSecond floor laundryEntry parlorOrnate carved staircaseHuge garageGrand entrance
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 16, 2025 at 07:38am
Listing by:
WNY Metro Roberts Realty 716-559-9972,
Dana Sciolino 7165441631
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: B1599833
Originating MLS: Buffalo

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Living/Dining Room, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Windows: Drapes, Leaded Glass
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,936
- Total interior livable area: 2,936 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 153
- Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0603000790180004038000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
Location
- Region: Dunkirk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,500
- Annual tax amount: $9,373
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Rehab Financing,VA Loan
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