Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 484 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.65-2-24 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.65-2-24 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| 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 |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07951600 |
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| Street Address | 484 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 261. E SUFFOLK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
484 Highgate Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 ROLLING MEADOW LN, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1807 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 6, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10879 / 5283 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000144421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 484 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000144421 |
| Book / Page | 11464 / 5274 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026144421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1145 CLEVELAND DR, BUFFALO, NY 14225-1257 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 484 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0114545537 |
| Book / Page | 11454 / 5537 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025224703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 27 ROLLING MEADOW LN, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1807 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 27 ROLLING MEADOW LN, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051-1807 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 484 Highgate Ave was $525, down 63.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $525.00 (-63.94%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,456.00 (+19.54%) | $159,000 (+112%) Land $7,000 Building $152,000 | $159,000 (+30.38%) Land $7,000 Building $152,000 |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 (+213.11%) | $75,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $70,500 | $121,951 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $114,634 |
| 2023 | $389.00 | $75,000 Land $4,500 Building $70,500 | $107,143 Land $6,429 Building $100,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 484 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.
The area around 484 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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