Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 288 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,126 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,653 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.64-3-42 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.64-3-42 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,126 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,080 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07131900 |
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| Street Address | 288 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 79.64-3-42
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 07, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 07, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022070300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11399 / 7371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2000 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 288 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1026 |
| Document Number | 0113997371 |
| Book / Page | 11399 / 7371 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022070300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 288 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0140478218 |
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| Date | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14047/8218 |
| Instrument | 2022070301 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 288 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1026 |
| Document Number | 0139305606 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 273 GARRY DR BUFFALO NY 142244505, BUFFALO, NY 14224-4505 |
| Document Number | 0139305606 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013930/005606 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 17, 2050 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,653.00 (+34.83%) | $230,000 (+15%) Land $14,000 Building $216,000 | $230,000 (+53.75%) Land $14,000 Building $216,000 |
| 2024 | $1,226.00 (+242.46%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $92,000 (-) Land $6,900 Building $85,100 | $149,593 (+13.82%) Land $11,219 Building $138,374 |
| 2023 | $358.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $92,000 Land $6,900 Building $85,100 | $131,429 Land $9,857 Building $121,572 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), as of November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 1,103 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NY1400422, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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