Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 527 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $233 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-4-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-4-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 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 | 07958800 |
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| Street Address | 527 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 | 271. W ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201056901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11179 / 9435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 527 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 527 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Document Number | 0141241796 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Book Page | 14124/1796 |
| Instrument | 2024066769 |
| Name | NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $233.00 (-72.26%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $840.00 (-23.91%) | $141,000 (+107.35%) Land $8,000 Building $133,000 | $141,000 (+27.52%) Land $8,000 Building $133,000 |
| 2024 | $1,104.00 (+212.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $63,300 | $110,569 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $102,927 |
| 2023 | $353.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,000 Land $4,700 Building $63,300 | $97,143 Land $6,714 Building $90,429 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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