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About this home
Tucked away on a private, park-like 1.4 acre lot in the Alden School District, this immaculate, nearly 2,000 sq ft brick Cape Cod offers a rare blend of storybook charm, modern updates, and ultimate floor plan flexibility with full 1st-floor living capability. Step inside to discover 2 main-level bedrooms and an oversized 1st-floor full bath with a separate tub and shower (excellent location for 1st-floor laundry setup potential), complemented upstairs by 2 additional spacious bedrooms, a 2nd full bath, a cedar closet, and custom built-in double beds with a bookcase. The pristine kitchen is equipped with classic cabinetry, new quartz countertops, sleek black stainless steel appliances, a deep stainless steel sink, and a custom corner built-in coffee bar. Gathering is seamless in the entertainment-sized dining room featuring a picture window with a built-in window seat framing serene backyard views alongside direct access to the freshly painted rear patio, shaded by a covered pergola. The inviting living room anchors the home with a remote-controlled gas fireplace insert, custom built-in bookcase with accent lighting, and access to the covered front porch. An ultra-functional breezeway/mudroom serves as the ultimate service entry and connects the house to an extra-deep attached 2-car garage. Downstairs, the expansive, partially finished dry basement provides versatile space for recreation, a well-lit workshop, laundry, and mechanicals. Outstanding peace of mind is provided by ALL OF THE FOLLOWING UPDATES completed post-2023: brand-new furnace and hot water tank(‘24), gas fireplace, fully refreshed bathrooms with new vanities and water-efficient toilets, new LVP flooring and carpeting, fresh paint throughout w/ tastefully designed wallpaper accents, updated lighting, new Pella aluminum storm doors, repointed brickwork with Crown coated chimney, serviced garage windows, and the list goes on. Added value is a detached barn style shed with electricity at the rear of the property. True above-ground square footage was measured by licensed appraiser at 1,981 sq ft. Showings and offers entertained without delay. There will be NO open house.
Extremely well maintained, solid & loved home! This almost 2,000 square foot 4 bedroom 2 bath home w/ full dry basement is looking for a new owner after 50 years of ownership by the same family. 2 bedrooms & full bath on the 1st floor allows for a first 1st master bedroom setup. 2 more additional bedrooms upstairs w/ full bath. Kitchen w/ pristine cabinetry & large enough for an island! Entertainment sized dining rm w/ picture window w/ builtin bench that overlooks park like yard. This 1.44 acre lot is complete w/ small creek in the very rear of the property. Attached garage, detached storage building with electric , & barn shed w/ electric! 1st floor breezeway/Mudroom is super functional & would also make for a great first floor laundry. The size, layout, & solid construction of this immaculately kept home is the foundation for your dream home. The yard is a private & peaceful sanctuary. All of this, in Alden School District…no wonder this home was held onto for so long. The buyer who is willing to do some painting & flooring will be floating on a cushion of equity! True square footage differs from the tax records, licensed appraiser measured above ground sq ftge at 1981 sq ft.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,922
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2025
$4,922 (+64.4%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2024
$2,995 (+1.6%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2023
$2,948 (−23.6%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2022
$3,860 (+48.0%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2021
$2,608 (+1.8%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2020
$2,562 (−17.7%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2019
$3,111 (+160.4%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2018
$1,195 (+7.0%)
$35,000 + $125,000
$160,000
2017
$1,117 (−1.0%)
$35,000 + $150,000
$185,000
2016
$1,129 (−3.4%)
$35,000 + $150,000
$185,000
2015
$1,168 (+31.5%)
$35,000 + $150,000
$185,000
2014
$888
$35,000 + $150,000
$185,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,858
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,858
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Erie County
APN
142089A1290100002017000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Alden, NY • 14004
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
28
17
32
17
50
30
59
40
65
47
78
59
83
63
78
57
75
52
61
42
48
35
36
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 289 Two Rod Rd
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