Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 197 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.63-4-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.63-4-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,899 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,337 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 562 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,360 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07138600 |
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| Street Address | 197 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 Description | 293.59 E PARKRIDGE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| 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.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,212.00 (+23.85%) | $245,000 (+122.73%) Land $13,000 Building $232,000 | $245,000 (+36.98%) Land $13,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2024 | $1,786.00 (+212.78%) | $110,000 (-) Land $6,900 Building $103,100 | $178,862 (+13.82%) Land $11,220 Building $167,642 |
| 2023 | $571.00 | $110,000 Land $6,900 Building $103,100 | $157,143 Land $9,857 Building $147,286 |
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
| 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.
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 |
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| 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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