482 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 482 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.081 acres (3,520 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$439 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.65-2-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.65-2-25`
Alternative APNs	`02000796500002025000` `07951500`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,380 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	764 sqft
2nd Floor Area	616 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,520 sqft (0.081 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	198 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07951500
Street Address	482 HIGHGATE AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-1204
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	229. E SUFFOLK
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	25.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5000
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	482 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20212021098266
Deed Book / Page	11380 / 4979
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 22, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0111494953
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	482 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204
Document Number	0113804979
Book / Page	11380 / 4979
Instrument Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	2021098266
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$540.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	482 HIGHGATE AVE, 482, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	303 BERKSHIRE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1527

Mortgage

Document Number	0139964258
Date	May 21, 2021
Book Page	13996/4258
Instrument	2021098268

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$439.00 (-65.27%)
2025	$1,264.00 (+9.63%)	$133,000 (+87.32%) Land $7,000 Building $126,000	$133,000 (+15.2%) Land $7,000 Building $126,000
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

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

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