12 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 12 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property TypeCemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary
Details2,280 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,625 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$3,052 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 79.62-2-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 79.62-2-20
Alternative APNs
  • 02000796200002020000
  • 07125500

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,280 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area1,320 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,320 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Lot Area4,625 sqft (0.106 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 37 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07125500
Street Address12 HIGHGATE AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14214-1409
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Cemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary
Local Zoning CodeN-4-30
Legal Description69.77 E MAIN
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number20.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract4702

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District
listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address70 BARKER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-2013
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 6, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 6, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020167769
Deed Book / Page11367 / 1943
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 6, 2020
Property Address12 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409
Document Number0113671943
Book / Page011367 / 001943
Instrument DateOct 5, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$350.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address70 BAKER ST BUFFALO NY 14209, BUFFALO, NY 14209

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
2025$3,052.00 (-12.75%)$176,000 (+31.34%) Land $76,700 Building $99,300$176,000 (-19.22%) Land $76,700 Building $99,300
2024$3,498.00 (+402.59%)$134,000 (-) Land $43,100 Building $90,900$217,886 (+13.82%) Land $70,081 Building $147,805
2023$696.00$134,000 Land $43,100 Building $90,900$191,429 Land $61,572 Building $129,857

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

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 660 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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