Active
644 Oakwood Avenue
Aurora NY, 14052
$1,200,000
$260.98 per sqft
Active
2 Beds
4 Baths
4,598 sqft
Residential
Built in 1825
Your opportunity to purchase a piece of East Aurora history. The General Riley House aka The Speakeasy is a multilevel business with a Speakeasy in the basement and seating lounges and cocktail/wine bar on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has a 2 bedroom 2 bath owner/operator's apartment. On any given evening, people in the know look for the flame in the gas light lantern announcing that the bars are open. The Speakeasy is one block off main street across from Wallenwein Bar and adjacent to Elm Street Bakery. Though it has limited hours, the sales are nevertheless quite substantial. The newly renovated upstairs has been well-received and the word of mouth is still building. During our sensational summers, warm spring days and crisp autumn afternoons, the backyard outdoor stone patio and garden offer additional opportunities for patrons to gather. The backyard tiki hut is equipped with a kegerator and refrigerator for outdoor drink service. The outdoor brick pizza oven makes private events extra special.This historic General Riley House, built circa 1825, has been lovingly restored to the period and modern standards. It is turn key and ready to operate your bar/restaurant business. The setting is perfect for hospitality and private events. The third floor renovated apartment offers additional income possibilities with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an updated kitchen, office and living room. A quaint and thriving village with an unusually distinguished place in history, East Aurora was a center of the American Arts & Crafts movement, the summer home of President Millard Fillmore, and has long been known for equine sport and pleasure. This history is being preserved through a careful dedication to maintain small town charm with successful growth. As you stroll the center of the village of East Aurora you'll be drawn into one of the many restaurants, renowned art galleries, boutiques, coffee and chocolate shops. Clothing stores, antique shops, bakeries, and bookstores. The town bustles with residents and visitors and has become one of Western New York's favorite leisure destinations. There are year-round events and festivals that draw folks to town all year long.
B1586238
MLSⓇ ID
January 27, 2025
Listed
February 21, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer, Programmable Thermostat
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Floor Description
Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Zoned, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Gas, Zoned, Baseboard, Forced Air, Radiant
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.4 Acres
Exterior Features
Fully Fenced, Patio
Lot Features
Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
Architectural Style
Duplex
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Connected
Patio And Porch
Patio
Security
Security System Owned
Window
Thermal Windows
School Information
School District
East Aurora
High School
East Aurora High
Elementary School
Parkdale Elementary
Other Property Details
Area Name
East Aurora-Village-142401
Taxes
$10,708
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
24
Accessibility
Accessible Approach with Ramp
Garage
No
Parking
Paved, Two or More Spaces
View
No
County
Erie
Municipality
East Aurora-Village
Water Source
Connected, Public
Pool
No
Utilities
Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Courtesy of Howard Hanna WNY Inc., Renee Day
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