Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 235 Highland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,468 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,822 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.29-4-20 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.29-4-20 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,468 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,205 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,822 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 33.5 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01051900 |
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| Street Address | 235 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
235 Highland Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 HIGHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023081279 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11417 / 175 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111152805 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 235 HIGHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1719 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 HIGHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1719 |
| Document Number | 0141861911 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14186/1911 |
| Instrument | 2026001493 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 235 HIGHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1719 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 HIGHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1719 |
| Document Number | 0114562926 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 11456/2926 |
| Instrument | 2026013175 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
| Rate | 5.87% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 235 Highland Ave was $1,228, down 69.5% 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 | $1,228.00 (-69.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,021.00 (-13.13%) | $372,000 (+30.53%) Land $55,000 Building $317,000 | $372,000 (-19.73%) Land $55,000 Building $317,000 |
| 2024 | $4,629.00 (+212.56%) | $285,000 (-) Land $57,800 Building $227,200 | $463,415 (+13.82%) Land $93,984 Building $369,431 |
| 2023 | $1,481.00 Homeowner's exemption | $285,000 Land $57,800 Building $227,200 | $407,143 Land $82,571 Building $324,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 235 Highland 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 235 Highland 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 1,044 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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