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197 Hughes Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 197 Hughes Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details7 bd · 2 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$152,750 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$760 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 89.75-8-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 89.75-8-14
Alternative APNs
  • 02000897500008014000
  • 05962300

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,588 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,370 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,218 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area332 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number05962300
Street Address197 HUGHES AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14208-1048
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description124.68 W OAKGROVE
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number14.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract5202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8155 CLARHERST DR, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1505
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 1, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
RONALD F ROSSO
Aug 1, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 28, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018152757
Deed Book / Page11332 / 5603
Prior Transfer DateJul 13, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0113325603
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address197 HUGHES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1048
Document Number0113325603
Book / Page011332 / 005603
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$152.75
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8155 CLARHERST DR EAST AMHERST NY 140511505, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1505

Mortgage

Document Number138648962
DateAug 1, 2018
Book Page013864/008962
Lender
NameRONALD F ROSSO
Address159 GRAYTON RD, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9033
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address197 HUGHES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1048
Document Number0113325591
Book / Page011332 / 005591
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 GRAYTON RD TONAWANDA NY 141509033, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9033

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$760.00 (-67.51%)
2025$2,339.00 (-3.98%)$230,000 (+53.33%) Land $31,000 Building $199,000$230,000 (-5.7%) Land $31,000 Building $199,000
2024$2,436.00 (+212.71%)$150,000 (-) Land $18,800 Building $131,200$243,902 (+13.82%) Land $30,569 Building $213,333
2023$779.00$150,000 Land $18,800 Building $131,200$214,286 Land $26,857 Building $187,429

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 849 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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