5036 Merlau Road
East Aurora, NY 14052
MLS #
1119788641
Pending
$569,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2330
sq. ft.
Description
Set on almost 13 acres overlooking Buffalo Creek, this mid-century home sits atop a hill surrounded by mature trees, many over a century old. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the layout takes full advantage of the natural setting, with light-filled spaces and views that pull your attention outside. Brazilian cherry floors run through the main living spaces, where large picture windows in the living room, dining room, and breakfast room look out across a winding creek in the distance, framed by woods in every direction.
The kitchen cabinetry, custom-built in the 1980s, still holds up beautifully—solid, spacious, and well cared for. Just off the dining room, a concrete patio looks out over the landscape and provides a separate outdoor space with a view for BBQ's and outdoor entertaining. On the side of the house, a built-in hot tub flows directly into the inground pool, warming the water as it goes and creating a space built for relaxation, and tanning.
Upstairs, the bedrooms are generously sized with large closets, including a Jack-and-Jill bathroom that connects to the primary bedroom. A second-floor hallway leads to an open-air patio above the attached two-car garage, adding a unique architectural touch. There’s also a detached two-car garage in front of the home for added storage, workshop space, or hobby use.
On top of the hill, a private grass tee box lets you send golf balls soaring into the valley below. And with Buffalo Creek running along the back of the property, fishing from your own land is more than just a possibility—it’s part of the experience.
Major upgrades include a new well holding tank (2023), well pump (9/24), well water line repair (7/25), water softener (11/24), oil boiler (4/25), and a new electrical panel (5/25). It’s a property that’s not just visually striking, but solid and functional beneath the surface.
Fish in your backyard, host under the trees, and watch the sun stretch across your own hillside. This is the kind of quiet you can feel.
Negotiations begin Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm.
County:
Erie
MLS Area:
Wales-146600
Geographic City/Town:
Wales
Interior:
Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen
Baths:
2
Has Dining Room:
Number of Fireplaces:
2
Heating:
Oil, Other, See Remarks, Radiant, Stove
Cooling:
Other, See Remarks
Laundry:
Floors:
Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Accessibility Features:
Appliances:
Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Description:
Has Basement:
No
Total Number of Units:
0
Style:
Other, Two Story, See Remarks
Construction/Exterior:
Attic Crawl Hatchways Insulated, Brick, Wood Siding
Exterior:
Blacktop Driveway, Hot Tub Spa, Pool
Foundation:
Other,SeeRemarks,Slab
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water:
Well
Parking Description:
Attached, Detached, Garage
Has Garage:
Yes
Garage Spaces:
4
Fencing:
Has a Pool:
No
Patio / Deck Description:
Lot Features:
Agricultural, Irregular Lot, Rural Lot
Lot Size in Acres:
12.6
Dimensions:
853X978
Road Frontage:
Has Waterfront:
No
Waterfront Description:
RiverAccess,Stream
Roof/Attic:
Architectural,Shingle
Property Type:
Single Family
Year Built:
1966
Status:
Pending
Foundation:
Other,SeeRemarks,Slab
Listing Terms:
Cash, Conventional, F H A
Tax Amount:
$4,403
HOA Fee:
$0
HOA Payment Frequency:

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