263 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 263 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.122 acres (5,280 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$76,500 (Oct 2004)
Tax Bill	$835 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.64-5-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.64-5-15`
Alternative APNs	`02000796400005015000` `07140200`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,290 sqft
Upper Floors Area	918 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	5,280 sqft (0.122 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	361 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	390 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07140200
Street Address	263 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	43.O1 W COMSTOCK
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	15.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	4702

Historic Designation

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

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

Owner

263 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	263 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 7, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 7, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20041212
Deed Book / Page	11084 / 1578
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 7, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001271
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	263 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023
Document Number	0138912218
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	263 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142151023, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1023

Mortgage

Document Number	0138912218
Date	Mar 28, 2019
Book Page	013891/002218

Lender

Name	REDEVELOPMENT AGCY
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14202

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Mar 27, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 263 Highgate Ave was $835 with exemptions applied, down 37.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$835.00 (-37.12%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025	$1,328.00 (-9.1%)	$253,000 (+181.11%) Land $14,000 Building $239,000	$253,000 (+72.88%) Land $14,000 Building $239,000
2024	$1,461.00 (+212.85%)	$90,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $83,000	$146,341 (+13.82%) Land $11,382 Building $134,959
2023	$467.00	$90,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $83,000	$128,571 (+11.41%) Land $10,000 Building $118,571
2022		$90,000 Land $7,000 Building $83,000	$115,400 Land $8,976 Building $106,424

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 263 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.

Wildfire

The area around 263 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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