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396 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 396 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,247 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.081 acres (3,520 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$302,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$581 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 79.65-7-36

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 79.65-7-36
Alternative APNs
  • 02000796500007036000
  • 07949000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,247 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,196 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,051 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area3,520 sqft (0.081 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area342 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area184 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07949000
Street Address396 HIGHGATE AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14215-1108
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description112.95 E BAILEY
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number36.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5001
Census Tract4300

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Winspear Extension Historic District
listed 2024 · 494 contributing resources · NRIS 100009880

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

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address396 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1108
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 8, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242024191827
Deed Book / Page11438 / 3185
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 25, 2021
Property Address396 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1108
Document Number0113733810
Book / Page11373 / 3810
Instrument DateJan 15, 2021
Instrument2021014209
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$540.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address64 ROYCROFT BLVD, 64, AMHERST, NY 14226-4527

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address396 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1108

Mortgage

Document Number0139764425
DateJan 25, 2021
Instrument13976/4425
Lender
NameHUNT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$581.00 (-62.25%)
2025$1,539.00 (+35.36%)$176,000 (+151.43%) Land $7,000 Building $169,000$176,000 (+54.63%) Land $7,000 Building $169,000
2024$1,137.00 (+213.22%)$70,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $65,500$113,821 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $106,504
2023$363.00$70,000 Land $4,500 Building $65,500$100,000 Land $6,429 Building $93,571

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimApr 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 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 238 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		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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