185 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 185 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.146 acres (6,370 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$360,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$905 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2019 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 78.37-2-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 78.37-2-7
Alternative APNs
  • 02000783700002007000
  • 06598100

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,584 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,050 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,034 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,370 sqft (0.146 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area361 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06598100
Street Address185 RAMSDELL AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14216-1117
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description429.62 E ELMWOOD WH 51.80 IN REAR
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract5000

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address471 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1233
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 8, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE CENTER LLC
Jun 19, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO
Aug 31, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 31, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20262026123495
Deed Book / Page11463 / 1718
Prior Transfer DateAug 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0113339565
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 8, 2026
Property Address185 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1117
Document Number0000123495
Book / Page11463 / 1718
Instrument DateJul 1, 2026
Instrument2026123495
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$145,440.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address471 SHIRLEY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1233
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

DateJul 8, 2026
Lender
NameMORTGAGE CENTER LLC
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Max Rate-1%

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJun 19, 2019
Property Address185 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1117
Document Number0113458851
Book / Page011345 / 008851
Instrument DateJun 19, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2019
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$202.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address9 BIRCH ST HANSON MA 023411402, HANSON, MA 02341-1402

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 31, 2018
Property Address185 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1117
Document Number0113339563
Book / Page011333 / 009563
Instrument DateAug 8, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address185 RAMSDELL AVE BUFFALO NY 142161117, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1117

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 31, 2018
Property Address185 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1117
Document Number0113339565
Book / Page011333 / 009565
Instrument DateAug 6, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address185 RAMSDELL AVE BUFFALO NY 142161117, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1117

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$905.00 (-64.07%)
2025$2,519.00 (+18.37%)$274,000 (+109.16%) Land $52,000 Building $222,000$274,000 (+28.63%) Land $52,000 Building $222,000
2024$2,128.00 (+212.94%)$131,000 (-) Land $25,000 Building $106,000$213,008 (+13.82%) Land $40,650 Building $172,358
2023$680.00$131,000 Land $25,000 Building $106,000$187,143 Land $35,714 Building $151,429

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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