481 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 481 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.081 acres (3,520 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$85,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$509 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.65-3-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.65-3-8`
Alternative APNs	`02000796500003008000` `07957400`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,712 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,191 sqft
Upper Floors Area	521 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Lot Area	3,520 sqft (0.081 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	184 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07957400
Street Address	481 HIGHGATE AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-1203
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	229. E SUFFOLK
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	8.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	4300

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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

481 Highgate Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	10 ARGYLE RD, 10D, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-2932
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	Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 31, 2013
Deed Document Number	202035788
Deed Book / Page	11357 / 1043
Last Transfer Date	Feb 19, 2020
Transfer Doc	0113575899
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Feb 14, 2020
Property Address	481 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203
Document Number	0113571043
Book / Page	011357 / 001043
Instrument Date	Feb 14, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$85.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10 ARGYLE RD #10D BROOKLYN NY 112182932, 10D, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-2932

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Highgate Ave was $509, down 63.7% 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	$509.00 (-63.67%)
2025	$1,401.00 (+21.51%)	$154,000 (+116.9%) Land $7,000 Building $147,000	$154,000 (+33.39%) Land $7,000 Building $147,000
2024	$1,153.00 (+213.32%)	$71,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $66,500	$115,447 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $108,130
2023	$368.00	$71,000 Land $4,500 Building $66,500	$101,429 Land $6,429 Building $95,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 481 Highgate Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 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

The area around 481 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 1,460 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