Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 197 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $667 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.37-2-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.37-2-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06598400 |
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| Street Address | 197 RAMSDELL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 324.62 E ELMWOOD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 WILLOW BREEZE RD, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20062006198447 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11118 / 9886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $667.00 (-67.54%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,055.00 (-4.15%) | $202,000 (+53.03%) Land $48,000 Building $154,000 | $202,000 (-5.89%) Land $48,000 Building $154,000 |
| 2024 | $2,144.00 (+212.99%) | $132,000 (-) Land $29,000 Building $103,000 | $214,634 (+13.82%) Land $47,154 Building $167,480 |
| 2023 | $685.00 | $132,000 Land $29,000 Building $103,000 | $188,571 Land $41,428 Building $147,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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