Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 174 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $773 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.38-6-3 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.38-6-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 956 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06602300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 RAMSDELL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 539.51 E ELMWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SUREY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
174 Ramsdell Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11299 / 181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 174 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138325890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13832/5890 |
| Instrument | 2017214952 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 174 Ramsdell Ave was $773, down 67.5% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $773.00 (-67.47%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,376.00 (-3.77%) | $234,000 (+53.95%) Land $44,000 Building $190,000 | $234,000 (-5.32%) Land $44,000 Building $190,000 |
| 2024 | $2,469.00 (+212.93%) | $152,000 (-) Land $27,000 Building $125,000 | $247,154 (+13.82%) Land $43,902 Building $203,252 |
| 2023 | $789.00 | $152,000 Land $27,000 Building $125,000 | $217,143 Land $38,571 Building $178,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 Ramsdell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 174 Ramsdell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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