Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 228 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $674 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.64-2-27 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.64-2-27 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07130600 |
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| Street Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 417.82 W COMSTOCK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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.
228 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019269162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11353 / 7219 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024 |
| Document Number | 0113537219 |
| Book / Page | 11353 / 7219 |
| Map Reference | DOC 830 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019269162 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $448.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE, 228, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024 |
| Document Number | 2019269163 |
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| Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019269163 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024 |
| Document Number | 0138773485 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE LLC, EQUITY NAT'L TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142151024, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024 |
| Document Number | 0138773485 |
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| Date | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013877/003485 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK NA |
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| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 9, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Highgate Ave was $674, down 64.8% 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 | $674.00 (-64.84%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,917.00 (+12.43%) | $204,000 (+94.29%) Land $13,000 Building $191,000 | $204,000 (+19.49%) Land $13,000 Building $191,000 |
| 2024 | $1,705.00 (+212.84%) | $105,000 (-) Land $6,900 Building $98,100 | $170,732 (+13.82%) Land $11,220 Building $159,512 |
| 2023 | $545.00 | $105,000 Land $6,900 Building $98,100 | $150,000 Land $9,857 Building $140,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 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 228 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 |
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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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