Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 169 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,295 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $839 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.63-4-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.63-4-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,295 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,234 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 245 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 53.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07137900 |
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| Street Address | 169 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
169 Highgate Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5999 S PARK AVE, HAMBURG, NY 14075-3719 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023144435 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11420 / 9561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 169 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023 |
| Document Number | 0114209561 |
| Book / Page | 11420 / 9561 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023144435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $352.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3477 ASHWOOD DR, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-9641 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 ROYAL OAK CT, POTOMAC, MD 20854-2654 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 169 Highgate Ave was $839, down 63.3% 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 | $839.00 (-63.33%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,288.00 (+24.69%) | $254,000 (+124.78%) Land $14,000 Building $240,000 | $254,000 (+38.24%) Land $14,000 Building $240,000 |
| 2024 | $1,835.00 (+212.61%) | $113,000 (-) Land $7,800 Building $105,200 | $183,740 (+13.82%) Land $12,683 Building $171,057 |
| 2023 | $587.00 | $113,000 Land $7,800 Building $105,200 | $161,429 Land $11,143 Building $150,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Highgate Ave 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 169 Highgate Ave 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 1,103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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