Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 503 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $482 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Oct 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.65-3-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.65-3-15 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07958100 |
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| Street Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 5O9. W ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| 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.
503 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BUFFALO METROPOLITAN FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022198714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11409 / 3289 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114533317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 0114533317 |
| Book / Page | 11453 / 3317 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025208612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 0114093289 |
| Book / Page | 11409 / 3289 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022198714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, 503, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 0140372251 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14037/2251 |
| Instrument | 2022016883 |
| Name | BUFFALO METROPOLITAN FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Highgate Ave was $482, down 64.6% 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 | $482.00 (-64.56%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,360.00 (+14.77%) | $146,000 (+1%) Land $8,000 Building $138,000 | $146,000 (+23%) Land $8,000 Building $138,000 |
| 2024 | $1,185.00 (+212.66%) | $73,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $68,300 | $118,699 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $111,057 |
| 2023 | $379.00 | $73,000 Land $4,700 Building $68,300 | $104,286 Land $6,714 Building $97,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 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 |
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| 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 503 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 |
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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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