Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,620 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,118 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.63-5-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.63-5-21 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,089 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 37.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07137800 |
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| Street Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST COR PARKRIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 79.63-5-21
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 14 MYERS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3018 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Corporation |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 13, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025211310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11453 / 5526 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Document Number | 0141640161 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14164/161 |
| Instrument | 2025107660 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 318 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Document Number | 0114535526 |
| Book / Page | 11453 / 5526 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025211310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $892.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14 MYERS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3018 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Document Number | 0113971376 |
| Book / Page | 11397 / 1376 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022039356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $576.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1424 |
| Document Number | 0014042344 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14042/344 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,118.00 (+41.77%) | $246,000 (+167.39%) Land $14,000 Building $232,000 | $246,000 (+64.45%) Land $14,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2024 | $1,494.00 (+212.55%) | $92,000 (-) Land $7,200 Building $84,800 | $149,593 (+13.82%) Land $11,707 Building $137,886 |
| 2023 | $478.00 | $92,000 Land $7,200 Building $84,800 | $131,429 Land $10,286 Building $121,143 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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