Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 524 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,645 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2022 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-5-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-5-25 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,645 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07952800 |
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| Street Address | 524 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 | 311. W ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| 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.
524 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113339387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0114114193 |
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| Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11411/4193 |
| Instrument | 2022227217 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0140595686 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14059/5686 |
| Instrument | 2022132267 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0139304700 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142151204, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0139304700 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013930/004700 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0138776892 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142151204, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0138776892 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013877/006892 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0113339387 |
| Book / Page | 011333 / 009387 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2018 |
| 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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| Address | 524 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142151204, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Highgate Ave was $479, down 64.8% 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 | $479.00 (-64.75%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,359.00 (+13.06%) | $145,000 (+95.95%) Land $8,000 Building $137,000 | $145,000 (+20.51%) Land $8,000 Building $137,000 |
| 2024 | $1,202.00 (+213.02%) | $74,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $69,300 | $120,325 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $112,683 |
| 2023 | $384.00 | $74,000 Land $4,700 Building $69,300 | $105,714 Land $6,714 Building $99,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 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 524 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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