Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 188 Sumner Pl, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $310 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.57-5-32 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.57-5-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,173 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09229450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 SUMNER PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 5O1.49 N WALDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
188 Sumner Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
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 | 188 SUMNER PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202020149498 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11365 / 7060 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113657060 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 188 SUMNER PL, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2520 |
| Document Number | 0113657060 |
| Book / Page | 011365 / 007060 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16605 HIGHLAND AVE JAMAICA NY 114322617, JAMAICA, NY 11432-2617 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Sumner Pl was $310 with a homeowner's exemption, down 61.7% 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 | $310.00 (-61.73%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $810.00 (+105.06%) | $94,000 (+165.54%) Land $7,000 Building $87,000 | $94,000 (+63.31%) Land $7,000 Building $87,000 |
| 2024 | $395.00 (+130.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $35,400 (+7.27%) Land $4,400 Building $31,000 | $57,561 (+22.1%) Land $7,154 Building $50,407 |
| 2023 | $171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,000 Land $2,000 Building $31,000 | $47,143 Land $2,857 Building $44,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Sumner Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 188 Sumner Pl 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 773 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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