Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 487 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $551 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.65-3-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.65-3-10 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 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 | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,520 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07957600 |
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| Street Address | 487 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 | 293. E SUFFOLK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| 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.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 87-6 101ST AVE # 2, 2, OZONE PARK, NY 11416 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201938080 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11341 / 4044 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113431899 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 487 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 0113431899 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 001899 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8706 101ST AVE #2 OZONE PARK NY 114162158, 2, OZONE PARK, NY 11416-2158 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 487 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 0113414044 |
| Book / Page | 11341 / 4044 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1072 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019038080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $832.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 210 E 23RD ST, 210, NEW YORK, NY 10010-4604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 87 6 101ST AVENUE #2 # 2, 2, OZONE PARK, NY 11416 |
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 | $551.00 (-62.92%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,486.00 (+28.88%) | $167,000 (+135.21%) Land $7,000 Building $160,000 | $167,000 (+44.66%) Land $7,000 Building $160,000 |
| 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.
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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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