Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 20 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,736 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $968 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.62-2-18 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.62-2-18 |
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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 | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,736 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07125700 |
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| Street Address | 20 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 141.77 E MAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| 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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 20 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201424470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11260 / 1658 |
| 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 | $968.00 (-61.33%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,503.00 (+45.44%) | $293,000 (+176.42%) Land $13,000 Building $280,000 | $293,000 (+7%) Land $13,000 Building $280,000 |
| 2024 | $1,721.00 (+212.91%) | $106,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $99,400 | $172,358 (+13.82%) Land $10,732 Building $161,626 |
| 2023 | $550.00 | $106,000 Land $6,600 Building $99,400 | $151,429 Land $9,429 Building $142,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 660 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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