Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 188 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.37-3-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.37-3-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 635 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 317 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06602600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 RAMSDELL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 419.51 E ELMWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
188 Ramsdell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015200599 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11285 / 9782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 188 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 RAMSDELL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-1118 |
| Document Number | 0139951249 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13995/1249 |
| Instrument | 2021092681 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARREN, PA 16365 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Ramsdell Ave was $578, down 68.1% 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 | $578.00 (-68.1%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,812.00 (-7.03%) | $175,000 (+45.83%) Land $44,000 Building $131,000 | $175,000 (-10.31%) Land $44,000 Building $131,000 |
| 2024 | $1,949.00 (+212.84%) | $120,000 (-) Land $27,000 Building $93,000 | $195,122 (+13.82%) Land $43,902 Building $151,220 |
| 2023 | $623.00 | $120,000 Land $27,000 Building $93,000 | $171,429 Land $38,572 Building $132,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 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 188 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 |
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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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