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!
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!
Property Details
Price:
$229,900
MLS #:
B1599833
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Address:
603 Central Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Neighborhood:
Dunkirk-City-060300
City:
Dunkirk-City
Listed Date:
Apr 16, 2025
State:
NY
Finished Sq Ft:
2,936
Total Sq Ft:
2,936
ZIP:
14048
Lot Size:
13,770 sqft / 0.32 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
School District:
Dunkirk
Interior
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Heating
Gas, Baseboard
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
Two Story, Victorian
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Concrete Driveway
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Roof
Asphalt
Security Features
Security System Owned
Financial
Taxes
$9,373
Map
Community
- Address603 Central Avenue Dunkirk-City NY
- CityDunkirk-City
- CountyChautauqua
- Zip Code14048
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Listing courtesy of WNY Metro Roberts Realty,
© 2025 New York State Alliance of MLS’s NYSAMLS. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. This site was last updated Apr-19-2025 9:32:22 am.
© 2025 New York State Alliance of MLS’s NYSAMLS. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. This site was last updated Apr-19-2025 9:32:22 am.
603 Central Avenue
Dunkirk-City, NY
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