Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 221 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.64-5-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.64-5-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 889 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 753 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,720 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07139200 |
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| Street Address | 221 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 | 443.O1 W COMSTOCK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 221 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 221 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023 |
| Document Number | 0141948159 |
| Book / Page | 14194 / 8159 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000062935, |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14194/8159 |
| Instrument | 202662935 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.01% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,271.00 (+14.71%) | $206,000 (+98.08%) Land $13,000 Building $193,000 | $206,000 (+21.82%) Land $13,000 Building $193,000 |
| 2024 | $1,108.00 (+105.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $104,000 (-) Land $6,900 Building $97,100 | $169,106 (+13.82%) Land $11,220 Building $157,886 |
| 2023 | $540.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,000 Land $6,900 Building $97,100 | $148,571 Land $9,857 Building $138,714 |
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 |
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| 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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