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256 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$110,100 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$769 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Mar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 79.64-2-19

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 79.64-2-19
Alternative APNs
  • 02000796400002019000
  • 07131400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,770 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area933 sqft
2nd Floor Area837 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area88 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07131400
Street Address256 HIGHGATE AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14215-1024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-4-30
Legal Description97.82 W COMSTOCK
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number19.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract4702

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District
listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

256 Highgate Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address122 COLORADO AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1667
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 13, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 8, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021181121
Deed Book / Page11387 / 993
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 13, 2021
Property Address256 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024
Document Number0113870993
Book / Page11387 / 993
Instrument DateAug 23, 2021
Instrument2021181121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$442.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address256 HIGHGATE AVE, 256, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address122 COLORADO AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1667

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 8, 2021
Property Address256 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024
Document Number0113759380
Book / Page11375 / 9380
Instrument DateMar 5, 2021
Instrument2021043325
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$140.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address256 HIGHGATE AVE, 256, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address149 ALTRURIA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1859

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Highgate Ave was $769, down 62.4% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$769.00 (-62.38%)
2025$2,044.00 (+33.94%)$233,000 (+147.87%) Land $13,000 Building $220,000$233,000 (+52.44%) Land $13,000 Building $220,000
2024$1,526.00 (+212.7%)$94,000 (-) Land $6,900 Building $87,100$152,846 (+13.82%) Land $11,220 Building $141,626
2023$488.00$94,000 Land $6,900 Building $87,100$134,286 Land $9,857 Building $124,429

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 256 Highgate Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 256 Highgate Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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